Blog

Despite the FDA Announcing the McDonald’s Outbreak Investigation is Closed More Lawsuits May Be Filed

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 22, 2024

Early December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the McDonald’s outbreak investigation is closed and has since been removed the link from the “Active Investigations” category. But news on this unfortunate situation is far from over. More… read more

Bird Flu found in Raw Milk Sample

Food Safety,Our Blog | December 21, 2024

After bird flu was detected in a retail sample of raw milk produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC, the California Department of Public Health warned consumers on Sunday to avoid consuming any from the same lot. At the state’s… read more

Extended Recall Due to Bird Flu in Raw Farm Dairy Milk

Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | December 20, 2024

The California Department of Public Health issues a second recall in response to bird flu in Raw Farm dairy’s raw milk product. As the threat of bird flu in raw milk continues to grow, we are likely to see more… read more

FDA Announces Advisory for Norovirus in Pickering Passage Shellfish in Washington State

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 20, 2024

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an announcement for norovirus in Pickering Passage Shellfish for the state of Washington. This alert advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell certain oysters and Manila clams from the… read more

Don’t Make Food Poisoning Your Plus One at the Holiday Potluck This Year! What NOT to Bring.

Our Blog | December 19, 2024

A holiday potluck is a great way to reduce the stress for the person hosting the event. You also get to enjoy a variety of foods and show off your favorite and famous recipes. There are, however, a few tips… read more

CDC Scientists Analyze What Socioeconomic Status Impacts Salmonella Outbreaks from Ground Beef

Our Blog,Salmonella | December 18, 2024

Does socioeconomic status play a role in whether or not you get sick in a Salmonella outbreak from ground beef? Inquiring minds want to know. And so did some scientists. This was the topic of a recently published paper in… read more

Vegetables Are Riskier Than Beef When It Comes to E. coli

E. coli,Our Blog | December 17, 2024

If you think about it, vegetables are riskier than beef when it comes to E. coli. There I said it. And believe it or not, it is true! And there is science and data to back it up! Recent E…. read more

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Jack and the Green Sprouts Products

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 17, 2024

Several people fell sick after consuming Jack and the Green Sprouts products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the outbreak following the producer’s recall. But not a lot of information was published about the details of the outbreak,… read more

USDA Bulk Milk Testing to Detect Bird Flu in the Nation’s Milk Supply

Food Safety,Our Blog | December 15, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a press release of an upcoming rollout of bulk milk testing to detect bird flu in the nation’s milk supply. If pasteurization kills bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, why is this testing… read more

An E. coli Outbreak at Twin Cities Restaurants in Minnesota Has Been Traced Back to Wolverine Beef Packing Co.

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 15, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak at Twin Cities restaurants. This outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people has been connected to a larger contamination event from Wolverine Beef Packing Co. Here’s what we… read more