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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 7, 2025
Shell eggs are responsible for Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that has sickened at least 79 people, says U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The source? A large shell egg processor. A detail that complicates this matter further is the fact that… read more
FDA Issues Food Safety Alert for Pan-African Food Distributors Due to Rodent Infestation
Outbreaks & Recalls | June 3, 2025
The FDA just issued a food safety alert for products coming from Pan-African Food Distributors in Louisville, Kentucky. The facility housed shelf-stable food products including infant nutritional cereals, baked goods and other products imported and distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors… read more
A Look Back at Last Summer’s Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 2, 2025
Last summer’s ground beef E. coli outbreak is a stark reminder that despite how far we have come in ground beef safety, we have yet further to go. Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak A ground beef E. coli outbreak hit… read more
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 2, 2025
Public Health investigators are investigating an uptick in cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Gaston County that started last summer. As the temperatures begin to rise, Gaston County Public Health wants to get a handle on this situation to determine the… read more
Health Officials Warn Patrons About Hepatitis A Exposure at The Red Inn in Provincetown
Hepatitis A,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 2, 2025
If you have recently eaten at Provincetown’s, The Red Inn restaurant, you may have been exposed to a dangerous virus. Hepatitis A! This potentially foodborne pathogen impacts the body’s digestive system and liver. It is highly contagious, so further spread… read more
County Health Officials Investigate Salmonella Outbreak at Mattoon Cracker Barrel
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 2, 2025
Local reports indicate a cluster of Salmonella illnesses at the Mattoon Cracker Barrel has prompted a Coles County Health Department investigation. How many have reported illness? Do we know the source of these infections? What is being done about it?… read more
At Least 12 Sick With Food Poisoning Symptoms After Eating at Nashville Restaurant, Sushi Train
Outbreaks & Recalls | May 27, 2025
Sushi Train is the focus of a foodborne illness investigation in Nashville, Tennessee. Reports of at least 12 customers between late March and late April have prompted an outbreak investigation. During the course of a health department inspection, serious counts… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease Investigation at South Point Hotel in Las Vegas
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 27, 2025
Have you stayed at South Point Hotel in Las Vegas and experienced pneumonia-like illness? You may have Legionnaires’ disease. The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating a cluster of travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease spanning five months. What has the… read more
Cucumber Recall Expands as More Products Are Associated with Potentially Contaminated Produce
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 25, 2025
The cucumber recall associated with the multi-state Salmonella outbreak has recently expanded. More products may be contaminated with the harmful microbe. Bedner Growers, Inc is at the center of this year’s Salmonella outbreak. Their connection was discovered in response to… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 23, 2025
So far there have been two recalls due to concerns of Salmonella in tomatoes in the news. Both originating from sellers sourcing from the same farm. A food recall for the potential presence of pathogens is never a good thing…. read more