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5 Sick with Food Poisoning at Fuji Sushi in Seattle So Far

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 3, 2024

King County Public Health is investigating a food poisoning at Fuji Sushi outbreak. A kitchen inspection revealed violations to public health so significant that they were ordered to close until issues were resolved and a reinspection was performed. This is… read more

New Study Finds Washing Produce May Not Be Enough to Remove Pesticide Residue

Our Blog | October 3, 2024

Washing produce may not be enough to remove pesticide residue. A new study out of China’s Anhui Agricultural, Wuyi, and Wuhan Universities published in Nano Letters finds pesticide residue moves beyond the surface of fruits and vegetables. Making even the… read more

Longhorn Steakhouse Shigella Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | October 2, 2024

In today’s press reports, the St. Clair County Health Department is investigating the cause of a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses among customers who dined at the LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights. Here is everything we know about this Longhorn Steakhouse… read more

What’s Making Us Sick? Most Common Foods Prone to Contamination Uncovered!

Our Blog | October 2, 2024

What’s making us sick? Most common foods prone to contamination uncovered! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 48 million people become sick with a foodborne illness each year. That is one in six of us! This… read more

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

Cases of Bird Flu in Dairy Cows Continues to Rise as New Mexico Detects New Cases and Three New Farms in California are Added to the List

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