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County Health Officials Investigate Salmonella Outbreak at Mattoon Cracker Barrel
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 2, 2025
Local reports indicate a cluster of Salmonella illnesses at the Mattoon Cracker Barrel has prompted a Coles County Health Department investigation. How many have reported illness? Do we know the source of these infections? What is being done about it?… read more
Could AI Help Detect Foodborne Illness Outbreaks?
Our Blog | June 1, 2025
UK health agencies may have a new way to detect foodborne illness outbreaks. Artificial intelligence. That’s right. AI. A novel use for a complex technology. New Surveillance Technology Will Help Detect Foodborne Illness Most cases of foodborne illness go unreported…. read more
A High Fiber Diet Could Be the Solution to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer
Our Blog | June 1, 2025
Experts say that a high fiber diet may be able to offset some of the risk associated with colon cancer. That is good news to hear, considering recent headlines have been screaming the fact that childhood exposure to E. coli… read more
Wash? Or Not Wash? Bagged Lettuce Addition.
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 31, 2025
Many people opt for pre-washed bagged lettuce as a convenience. It’s me. I am “many people.” But is it actually safe to consume without washing it yourself? The conservative answer to that question is an unpopular, “it depends.” Pre-Washed Bagged… read more
Changes to GRAS May Remove Self-Affirmation Option for Food Manufacturers
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 30, 2025
Under the Make America Healthy Again movement, we have seen changes to many aspects of our food supply. While some of this happens behind the scenes, others have been made quite publicly. Changes to GRAS (or Generally Recognized as Safe)… read more
How Many of These Risky Food Behaviors Are You Guilty Of?
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 29, 2025
Risky food behaviors can lead to foodborne illness. Small choices can have a big impact on food safety. How many are you guilty of? Risky Food Behaviors at the Grocery Store Food safety starts at the beginning. With ingredients. Avoid… read more
Outbreak Data Through 2023 Now Available to the Public
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 29, 2025
Have you ever wanted to comb through outbreak data like the pros do? The comprehensive database has just been updated. You can now sort through outbreaks involving bacteria, parasites, viruses, and chemicals spread through food and other means. All with… read more
New Use for Existing Technology to Detect Salmonella May Make Eggs Safer
Food Safety,Our Blog,Salmonella | May 28, 2025
Whole genome sequencing can detect Salmonella faster than traditional culture methods. Especially at lower concentrations. Could the “gold standard” of culture identification finally take a back seat to a genetic approach to detect Salmonella in environmental samples? Scientists with the… read more
Food Policy,Our Blog,Salmonella | May 28, 2025
A recent announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to nix a regulatory update to prevent Salmonella in poultry is shocking. Why would the organization back-burner this project after being years-in-the-making? Feds say that the document needs more… read more
The Biggest Raw Milk Recalls in History
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 27, 2025
Raw milk has been a controversial topic especially lately when it seems that every time, we turn around there is a post on social media offering a herd share of raw milk often designed to be deceptive to avoid being… read more