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E. coli Outbreak Zips Through the Smokey Mountains
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 12, 2018
There has been another major E. coli outbreak in the United States. But oddly, not related to food. This time, ground zero revolves around an outdoor adventure company located in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. The water used along the… read more
Think Again Before You Slurp Down That Oyster
Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | July 12, 2018
Raw oysters are often linked to vibrio illnesses. As ocean temperatures rise, the cases of vibrio linked to raw oysters has risen as well. But raw oysters tend to be paired with another concerning pathogen, norovirus. And we see this… read more
E. coli in Water from CLIMB Works Zipline Linked to Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 11, 2018
Summer vacations are usually a time when people are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of their regular lives and take a break from reality. We unplug, we distance ourselves from the computers and cell phones that… read more
E. coli – It’s Not Just in Beef Anymore
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 11, 2018
For those who are still giving romaine lettuce dirty looks, I am here to tell you that this is not the first time E. coli has been found in produce. Sure, historically the most common sources of E. coli were… read more
Vibrio Cases from Venezuelan Crab Meat Showing Up in Maryland
Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | July 8, 2018
It’s the new kid on the block. Well, not really, but how many of us have heard about Vibrio before? I will be honest and raise my hand to that question – until now that is. This is a mean… read more
Vibrio in Crabs is Making Marylanders More than Just Crabby
Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | July 7, 2018
Fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela has been associated with several confirmed cases of severe bacterial illness known as Vibrio in the State of Maryland today. Crab meat found in plastic tubs can be found in many retail locations, but… read more
Norovirus – The Cruise Ship Stowaway
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 5, 2018
Food poisoning and cruise ships. Cruise ships and food poisoning. The two go together like tropical cocktails and little paper umbrellas. They’re two sides of the same coin; put a couple hundred people together in a little box floating on… read more
Cyclospora Makes More Rounds This Year
Cyclospora,Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 2, 2018
Wisconsin and Minnesota are grappling with an wave of parasites linked to trays of fresh-cut fruit. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, infection with cyclospora has sickened more than three dozen Minnesotans over the past month. Cyclospora has been… read more
What to Know Before You Dive into a Pool … About Cryptosporidium
cryptosporidium,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2018
Cryptosporidium outbreaks linked to pools and swimming have been increasing each year. So, this summer, before you go for your quick dip, here are some important things you should know about this rising pool parasite. What is Cryptosporidium? Cryptosporidiosis is… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2018
There’s another outbreak linked to E. coli and raw milk. This month, 11 children in Tennessee fell ill with E. coli during the first part of June, according to local newspaper Knox News. Six were still in a local children’s… read more