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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Incubation Period for Staphylococcus
Staphyloccocous | February 29, 2024
The incubation period for Staphylococcus infections can vary depending on the type of infection and individual factors, but is generally 4 to 10 days. Incubation Period Overview Staphylococcus is a group of bacteria, with Staphylococcus aureus being one of the… read more
Staphyloccocous | October 13, 2018
Staphylococcus or Staph bacteria live in the nose of one-third of individuals and on the skin of 1 in 5 individuals. It is generally harmless and people who carry it might not show any symptoms. Most times these bacteria causes… read more
How are Food Poisoning Outbreaks Investigated?
Bacillus,Botulism,Campylobacter,Cyclospora,E. coli,Hep A,Legionella,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Shigella,Staphyloccocous,Vibrio,Yersinia | August 16, 2018
Public health and regulatory officials respond to foodborne disease outbreaks much the same way that police officers respond to crime. They must work swiftly, collecting as much helpful information in the smallest amount of time possible in order to take… read more
Picnic Food Safety – What I Learned from Eating Bad Food…
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Staphyloccocous | June 28, 2018
Ahh summertime. Outside of Fall, it is my favorite time of year. I’m not a fan of winter, which is odd considering I live in the North West. If you were to ask what makes the warmer times of the… read more
The Scoop on Poop: Why Your Fecal Matter Matters
Campylobacter,Cyclospora,E. coli,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Shigella,Staphyloccocous,Vibrio | June 23, 2018
When a tummy ache becomes serious enough that your over-the-counter treatments and home remedies are just not doing the trick, it might be time to see a doctor. If you find yourself in a doctor’s office or emergency room as… read more
Why Identifying What Caused Your Food Poisoning is Important
Campylobacter,Cyclospora,E. coli,Food Safety,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Staphyloccocous,Vibrio | June 23, 2018
The CDC estimates each year about 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illnesses, and of those cases, 38 million causes of those foodborne illnesses are unknown or unspecified. They also report that 3,000 people die each year from food… read more