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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
North Carolina Town Mystery Illness Identified
Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 29, 2018
A town in North Carolina named Transylvania had more than 200 reports of foodborne illness reported in late July and into early August. Over 70 of those reports came from medical providers while the remaining were telephone calls to the… read more
La Luz Salmonella Outbreak; Cases on the Rise
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 29, 2018
Patrons at La Luz restaurant in Old Fort Collins, Colorado got more than they bargained for recently after their dining experience. Salmonella may not have been on the menu, but that is what 19 patrons got. And there may be… read more
Foodborne Illness in Schools: Common Causes
Food Safety | August 28, 2018
The school year is officially starting and with that comes a somewhat extensive list of health risks and concerns. Not only are we about to see a rise in colds and flus, but it’s also possible to start seeing varying… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls | August 28, 2018
Just when we think about taking down Chipotle out of the picture of outbreaks, it comes back into it right again. Around 700 customers fell ill after eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Ohio. The cause of the outbreak was… read more
What’s Going on with the McDonald’s Cyclospora Outbreak?
Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 28, 2018
As of this post, the CDC, FDA and health officials across the country are still investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to salad sold at McDonalds at different locations in the country. The outbreak was first reported on July 13,… read more
Whole Genome Sequencing and Cyclospora
Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 28, 2018
We often hear of Cyclospora causing gastrointestinal illness but wonder what in the world is Cyclospora? Simply put, it is a parasite, but it is only a single cell; too small to even be seen with a microscope. The infection… read more
Back to School Food Safety Tips
Food Safety | August 27, 2018
The days are getting shorter and the leaves are turning yellow, as the old cliché goes. It’s that time of year. Teachers are decorating their classrooms, children are squeezing the last days of summer for every free moment that they… read more
Breastmilk on the Playa? Why Drinking Breastmilk at Burning Man (and as an Adult) is a No No
Food Safety | August 27, 2018
You think of yourself as all natural. You consider your body to be a well-built machine that deserves only the best. You’re thinking about your future, how you will feel, how strong you will be. One of the ways you… read more
Salmonella Chicken for Dinner?
Salmonella | August 27, 2018
Foodborne illnesses have always been nerve-wracking especially when one of our favorite foods is a cause of it. A new report published by CDC has revealed that chicken was responsible for more illnesses caused by foodborne pathogens than any other… read more
Salmonella Raw Chicken on the Menu? I’ll Pass!
Campylobacter,Salmonella | August 26, 2018
How would you like that cooked? “Rare, please.” Sounds like an order for steak, right? Depends on the restaurant. Some high-end eateries are serving up chicken, sashimi style. Can you do that? Is it safe? The chefs claim it is,… read more