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Outbreak Linked to Aladdin Mediterranean Café Sickens 14 So Far

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 6, 2025

Have you recently dined at Aladdin Mediterranean Café in Clairemont? This San Diego restaurant is at the heart of a San Deigo County public health investigation. At least 14 people have become sick with Salmonella infections. Five people have been… read more

Updated Guidance for Preventing Listeria Infection Includes Changes on Soft Cheeses

Listeria,Our Blog | May 5, 2025

Guidance for preventing Listeria infection just got an overhaul. Likely due to both recent and historic issues with soft cheeses. While most of the guidance for high-risk foods remains the same, recommendations on soft cheeses just got a bit more… read more

Hepatitis A Exposure at Jersey Mike’s in Oceanside! What to Do If You Were Exposed!

Hep A,Hepatitis A,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 4, 2025

A two-week long hepatitis A exposure period at Jersey Mike’s in Oceanside, New York has been announced. What does this mean and what should you do if you were exposed? Hepatitis A Exposure at Jersey Mike’s The Nassau County Department… read more

What Happens During a Foodborne Illness Outbreak and What Should You Do If You Get Sick?

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 3, 2025

A foodborne illness outbreak involves two or more people getting sick from the same contaminated food or drink. But how do investigators figure out that sick people are linked to an outbreak? How is a specific source identified? It is… read more

Can I Get E. coli from Fish Caught in Contaminated Water?

E. coli,Our Blog | May 2, 2025

Can you get E. coli from fish caught from contaminated water? That’s a good question, right. Regulatory agencies in most jurisdictions keep tabs on coliforms and contaminants in waters used for fishing. But what about ponds and lakes in unregulated… read more

WHO Publishes Documents on Drinking Water Germs

Food Policy,Our Blog | May 1, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a series of background documents for drinking water germs. Germs like Campylobacter, E. coli, hepatitis A virus, Shigella Toxoplasma gondii, Salmonella, Vibrio, Yersenia and others. These documents were published to assist potential revisions… read more

The Queen Mary 2 Is Worst Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak in March

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 29, 2025

While the Queen Mary 2 has experienced the worse cruise ship norovirus in March, it is not the only outbreak of note on a cruise vessel last month. In fact, the Encore, the Rotterdam, and the Coral Princess all had… read more

Lead in Milwaukee Public Schools Has Parents Concerned and Children Displaced

Outbreaks & Recalls | April 28, 2025

Lead in Milwaukee Public Schools has left children exposed to the harmful neurological agent. It wasn’t until children began falling sick that the schools began taking a closer look at their buildings. Here’s what we know about the lead in… read more

Korean Oyster Recall Expands Amid California Norovirus Outbreak

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 27, 2025

California norovirus outbreak prompts imported Korean oyster recall with more oysters added to the list. How many people are sick? Which oysters should you avoid? And how the heck do oysters get contaminated with norovirus anyway. Follow along to find… read more

Are Rain Barrels Safe to Use for Gardening

Our Blog | April 24, 2025

Are rain barrels safe to use for gardening? Today, we take a look at the risks versus the rewards and how you can keep your garden happy and thriving. Health risks Even when rainwater looks clean, it can contain germs… read more