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Utah E coli Outbreak? Corn Mazes, Farms, and Petting Zoos to Blame?
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 26, 2018
Utah’s Department of Public Health announced yesterday that they are investigating a concerning spike in STEC E coli cases in the state. Typically, the state sees 13 E coli cases in the month of October, but with this month already… read more
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 26, 2018
Cases of Legionnaires’ disease are springing up all over the country recently. In my beloved former borough of Bronx, New York, two cases of Legionnaires’ have been confirmed, although the New York City Health Department has not classified it as… read more
Superbugs and the Raw Chicken Salmonella Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 24, 2018
We’ve all heard the term “superbug” before. With it, is the connotation of a virus that is stronger, more resistant to medicine, and more deadly. As to the claims of this I cannot discuss, due to my lack of knowledge,… read more
What’s In Your Kitchen? This Week in Recalls: Pistachios, Candy, and More
Outbreaks & Recalls | October 24, 2018
MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe foods. Each week we bring together a list of the current recalls. Some recalls are issued due to an undeclared allergens recall, which could cause serious or life-threatening… read more
UPDATE: Case Counts Rise in JBS Beef Salmonella Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 23, 2018
Just this afternoon, the CDC has reported that the Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef is now up to 120 confirmed cases in 22 states. The CDC reports that the investigation is still ongoing, and they will provide updates when… read more
Salmonella Cucumber Outbreak Hits Washington and Canada
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 23, 2018
Canadian health officials say that an outbreak of salmonella that’s hit particularly hard in the western part of the country may be related to cucumbers, although they’re still investigating other potential vectors. Here is what you need to know about… read more
RTE Salad Recalls for Salmonella & Listeria
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 22, 2018
Trader Joe’s, 7-11, Walmart, Whole Foods, and other retail locations are pulling ready-to-eat salads (aka RTE Salad) from their shelves. The reason is a recall upstream – this one from a supplier of vegetables for premade salads and frozen goods… read more
Chicken Salmonella Outbreak Continues, No Recall or Brands Yet
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 20, 2018
92 cases in 29 states of Salmonella Infantis have been documented by the CDC related to raw chicken. Unfortunately, those cases have resulted in 21 hospitalizations, but thankfully, no deaths have been reported. Our Salmonella Chicken Outbreak Lawyer wants you to… read more
Multistate Outbreak – Salmonella Chicken Lawsuit Likely
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 19, 2018
It is not surprising to hear Salmonella illness related to chicken. It is just about common knowledge that there is a risk of Salmonella infection when chicken is improperly handled or cooked. What should not be common, though, is Salmonella… read more
NJ, NY, and PA Hit Hard by Salmonella Raw Chicken Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 18, 2018
A devastating outbreak of Salmonella is currently spreading quickly throughout the United States. This multistate outbreak is made even more deadly given that the Salmonella Infantis is multidrug-resistant. Investigators from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) are linking the outbreak… read more