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Pinellas County Legionnaires Disease Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 6, 2018
Another outbreak of Legionnaires disease, but this time it’s in Pinellas County, Florida. According to the Florida Department of Health, Pinellas County is investigating two cases of legionellosis from cases both apparently living in the same apartment community. While withholding… read more
These 16 States Involved in Salmonella Beef Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 6, 2018
Put that ground beef in the trash. Sorry, that’s all its good for now. Curious about the Salmonella Beef Outbreak states? Here’s what you need to know: Currently, 57 people have been hospitalized across 16 states. To check if your… read more
Johnson County Ham Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 5, 2018
Ham is a firm family favorite and a vital component of any delicious sandwich. The list is endless for dishes made delightful with the help of trusted ham. Loved by generations of Americans, it has become a staple part of… read more
12 Sick in Colorado from Beef Salmonella Food Poisoning
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 5, 2018
Can you visualize 6.5 million pounds of beef? How many 18-wheeler trailers do you think that might be? That is a lot of beef! Here is what you need to know about the Beef Salmonella Food Poisoning Outbreak, especially for… read more
15 Sick in Arizona from Beef Salmonella Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 4, 2018
As of October 4th, 2018, JBS Tolleson, Inc. recalled approximately 6,500,966 pounds of various kinds of their raw, non-intact beef products due to a possibility of them being contaminated with Salmonella. It looks like we have yet another Beef Salmonella… read more
Salmonella Beef Outbreak, JBS Tolleson Recall
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 4, 2018
Ground beef is back in the news with another Salmonella beef outbreak and recall this year. Salmonella Newport to be precise. The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, and Prevention’s… read more
Legionnaires Sioux Falls Cases on the Rise
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 1, 2018
In Sioux Falls South Dakota, the State Department of Health is investigating fourteen confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease. This includes individuals who live in or have recently traveled to Sioux Falls. Fourteen people were hospitalized, ranging from thirty six to… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 1, 2018
CDC closed the investigation for Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal outbreak manufactured by Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. The outbreak which sickened 135 people from 36 states was one of the worst outbreaks caused by a pathogen found in dry food… read more
What’s in Your Kitchen? A Week in Recalls and Undeclared Allergens
Outbreaks & Recalls | October 1, 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 undeclared allergens, which could cause serious or life-threatening allergic reaction… read more
Could Campylobacter Lead to “Fur-ternity Leave”?
Campylobacter,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 30, 2018
Puppies… they are adorable. Who doesn’t love them? I know that we are super attached to our dogs, and when they were puppies, we spent so much time with them that I almost hated leaving them. Our pets were here… read more