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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
I Kid You Not, Goats Carry Bacteria
E. coli,Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 14, 2018
People keep animals for many reasons. On the topic of goats, reasons might include to help out with yardwork, provide food for the family, or as a family pet. In my household, we have goats for all of the above…. read more
Shigella Withstands the Perilous Journey from Mouth to Colon
Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | August 14, 2018
Bacteria has to survive the treacherous journey from the mouth to the colon before causing havoc in the human intestinal system. It takes a special kind of bacteria to pull itself through this journey and still make us sick, considering… read more
Cannabis Drinks Among Recalled Products in Cali
Our Blog | August 13, 2018
California is grappling with the challenges of bringing one of the largest legal marijuana markets in the world out of the shadows. The recreational marijuana market, which estimates suggest will generate some $4 billion dollars of sales in the future,… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 13, 2018
Salmonella just so happens to be the second most common intestinal infection that occurs in the United States of America. Over 7,000 cases of Salmonella were confirmed in 2009, for instance, but the heavy majority of cases go unreported. The… read more
Don’t Drink that Water You Left in the Car!
Water | August 13, 2018
I’m not sure where I heard it first, but it has been ingrained in me. “DO NOT LEAVE WATER BOTTLES IN YOUR CAR.” It makes sense. Plastic is made from chemicals. When heated chemicals release into the environment. Water safety… read more
Salmonella Outbreak in Perry County Up to 32 Illnesses
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 13, 2018
Officials in Perry, MO have released a statement to say that now 32 individuals have become sickened by Salmonella since Monday, August 6th. In a statement issued, those who are ill range in age from 2-68 and 3 of those… read more
A Logical Correlation. Restaurant Sick Leave Policy Minimizes Foodborne Illness
Outbreaks & Recalls | August 13, 2018
It seems simple. If a business offers paid sick leave, employees will use it if they need it. Sadly, most restaurants do not offer this benefit to their employees. When we dine out, we trust that those who are preparing… read more
Red Tide Hits Florida – What You Need to Know
Outbreaks & Recalls,Pathogens | August 12, 2018
A lot of people get an incredible amount of enjoyment out of travel, and during the summer months when the ocean water is warm and the sun is pleasantly hot, Florida tends to be a popular place for tourist and… read more
Perry County Health Officials – We Have An Outbreak!
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 12, 2018
In Perry County, Missouri, thirty two cases of salmonella infection have been reported in the past five days, which amounts to more than six times the number of cases that the county health department sees in a year. As of… read more
Kissing Chickens Leads to Salmonella
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 12, 2018
While we’re certainly tired of facing salmonella outbreaks, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s such a common infection in American. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonella poisoning is responsible for nearly half of the gastrointestinal… read more