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Fourth Death Announced in Jacksonville Zoo Shigella Outbreak
Our Blog,Shigella | October 1, 2024
A fourth gorilla death has been announced connected to the Jacksonville Zoo Shigella outbreak. Tragedy continues spread as zoo staff struggle to contain the highly contagious illness. Three-Year-Old Kevin Latest to Succumb to Illness in Jacksonville Zoo Shigella Outbreak Jacksonville… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Raw Milk | September 30, 2024
Despite a lull in bird flu cases over the summer, new cases of bird flu in dairy cows continues to rise. New Mexico has recently detected new cases. Their first since April. Meanwhile, three new dairy farms in California have… read more
Watch Out for Vibrio in Galveston
Our Blog | September 27, 2024
An uptick in cases of Vibrio in Galveston prompt a Galveston County Health District public health alert. You may want to re-think eating fish caught off the docks of the Galveston sea wall and protect yourself from skin infections. Here’s… read more
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sickens 65 So Far
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 27, 2024
A Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC has been associated with 65 illnesses so far. At least 24 experienced illnesses so severe they required hospitalization. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease… read more
Houston’s Turkey Leg Hut Ordered to Close Following Failed Health Inspection
Our Blog | September 26, 2024
The famous (or rather infamous) Turkey Leg Hut was ordered to close last week following a failed health inspection. Numerous violations “including conditions that pose an imminent threat to public health” were cited. Famous for their stuffed turkey legs, legal… read more
Heartbreak Continues Despite Boar’s Head Outbreak Slowing Down
Our Blog | September 26, 2024
Despite the Boar’s Head outbreak slowing down over the past month, more cases and additional deaths have been added with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) update. Illness reports have started to decrease, a good sign… read more
Déjà vu? Could We See a Salmonella Cantaloupe Outbreak This Year?
Salmonella | September 26, 2024
Could we see a Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak this year? A recent cantaloupe recall notice is giving off some serious déjà vu. So, we did some digging. About this time of year, there have been several Salmonella outbreaks linked to cantaloupe…. read more
More Human Cases of Bird Flu from Cows Identified, Unknown Exposure
Our Blog,Raw Milk | September 25, 2024
More human cases of bird flu from cows have been reported. And the potential source has investigators scratching their heads. Previous sources have involved direct contact with infected cows. Primarily those working on dairy farms. This new development changes everything…. read more
Boar’s Head Facility Closes After Largest Listeriosis Outbreak Since 2011
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 24, 2024
The Boar’s Head facility closes amid the largest listeriosis outbreak since 2011. The Jarratt, Virginia Facility permanently closed its doors this month and has discontinued the liverwurst product that appeared to be source of the outbreak. But liverwurst was not… read more