Outbreaks & Recalls

Of Eggs and Outbreaks

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 13, 2018

Like most Americans, eggs have always been an important part of my diet. Scrambled. Fried. Hard-boiled. Deviled. I love them in many different ways from different types of birds. Duck eggs being among my favorites. But eggs hold a special… read more

The Romaine E. Coli Outbreak – In a Nutshell

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 12, 2018

E. coli is one of the deadliest forms of food poisoning. Once contracted, it can cause kidney failure, seizures, and even breathing problems. Swallowing a small amount of E. coli, even just a bite, can lead to a severe bacterial infection…. read more

Farm-goer Turned Sunny Side Up

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 5, 2018

Have you ever stopped to think that maybe the eggs you’ve just stirred into your cake batter have been on far more intense of journey in their few weeks of existence than you have taken this entire month or year?… read more

Rodents to Blame for Salmonella in Eggs

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 5, 2018

While investigation is ongoing, it appears that rodents may be responsible for the recent Salmonella Braenderup outbreak linked to shell eggs, according to recent reports.  Yikes! No one wants to think about rats crawling around on their food.  As of the last Centers… read more

Could My Breakfast Kill Me?

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 4, 2018

Maybe you heard about it, maybe you didn’t, but huge grocery corporations across America (like Walmart, Food Lion, and other chains) have been recalling over 206 million eggs in response to The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Salmonella-contamination concerns. There… read more

When Will It Be Safe to Eat Salad Again?

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 4, 2018

It’s strange to think of salad as anything other than a healthy food choice, but at present, steering away from any meal that might contain romaine is in consumers’ best interests. The current E. coli outbreak caused by contaminated romaine lettuce… read more

E. coli Threat Not Over. Case Count Rises to 121, 1 Death.

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 3, 2018

The E. coli threat seems far from over with investigators searching for answers.  In a matter of days, an additional 23 more reports of illness and 10 states were added to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case… read more

E. coli Spreads Across the States, CDC Reports 120 Ill and 1 Dead

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 3, 2018

Put the Romaine Lettuce down before somebody gets hurt. The E. coli toll linked to every Cesar salad lover’s favorite leafy green has jumped in numbers as well as states, meaning this outbreak is a nationwide problem that concerns all veggie-lovers…. read more

“Lettuce” Tell you about Hydroponics and E. coli

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 1, 2018

For those worried about their salads due to the current nationwide (and previously international) outbreaks of E. coli O157 linked to romaine lettuce and “leafy greens,” there may be a hero waiting in the wings. Maybe we have a solution to this… read more

More Information Emerges in E. coli Romaine Outbreak. One Farm Identified, More Answers Needed.

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 30, 2018

Finally!  We have answers!  Unfortunately, we still do not have all of the answers.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with affected state and local health department partners are investigating… read more