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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 16, 2026
Ocean Group, Inc. also known as Ocean Fresh, Inc. has been issued a serious U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice. An FDA Warning Letter. This action is reserved for major issues uncovered in facility inspections and requires a prompt… read more
FDA Releases 2025 Adulterated Honey Report
Food Policy,Our Blog | April 16, 2026
Adulterated honey is placed in the marketplace for many different reasons. The most obvious being “economic motivation.” As in, fraudulently passing a sugar substance as the real thing. A substance that can be produced cheaper and with significantly less overhead…. read more
Several Passengers and Crew Aboard Oceania Insignia Cruise Sick Prior to Returning to US!
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 16, 2026
The Oceania Insignia cruise ship just returned to port in Miami Florida. Just days before arriving home, some passengers (and crew) were given an unwelcome souvenir. Gastrointestinal illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vessel Sanitation… read more
Legionella Detection at Colonial Vista Post Acute & Rehabilitation! Is There a Legionella Outbreak?
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 14, 2026
Colonial Vista Post Acute in Wenatchee, Washington announced on their social media the facility had a Legionella bacteria detection and that the problem has been resolved. However, an initial announcement was not made on their page. Is there a Legionnaires’… read more
Salmonella Newport Outbreak Increases Case Count, Investigation Ongoing
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 9, 2026
At least 68 people have been included in the most recent Salmonella Newport outbreak investigation case count. When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the outbreak on February 25, 2026, there were just over 50 people with… read more
Proposed Changes to Poultry Processing Speeds Has Mixed Feedback
Food Safety,Our Blog | April 9, 2026
Did you know that there are rules for poultry processing involving the number of birds per minute on processing lines? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) is in charge of this protocol. The new… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 8, 2026
Legionella pneumonia is a serious illness. Legionnaires’ disease, the illness associated with Legionella pneumonia, has been associated with hotels, resorts, gyms, large buildings with cooling towers, and hospitals. It is especially dangerous in hospitals because the patients are likely experiencing… read more
Recent Uptick of Rotovirus in Texas and California Could Lead to More Foodborne Illness
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 7, 2026
WastewaterSCAN, an organization that monitors certain germs in municipal water, has identified high levels of rotovirus in Texas water wastewater systems. This stomach virus spreads similarly to norovirus and is quite contagious. A person with rotovirus can easily transmit their… read more
[RESCINDED] Popular Children’s Food, Dino Nuggets from Walmart, May Have Unsafe Levels of Lead!
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 7, 2026
[UPDATE: USDA has rescinded this Public Health Alert on April 6, 2026 following new information. Additional testing revealed no presence of lead contamination in these products.] Check your freezers for dino nuggets from Walmart. This popular children’s food may… read more
Voluntary RAW Cheddar Recall Announced “Under Protest” and “As a Path Forward”
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 5, 2026
We finally have a RAW cheddar recall with batch and expiration dates! These products have a connection to an ongoing outbreak with epidemiological links. So far, at least nine people (most of which are children) have been sickened with the… read more