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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Bacillus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 12, 2026
Bobae Korean Noodle House & Bar, in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle) is associated with a gastrointestinal outbreak. During the investigation, King County Public Health identified major health code violations that may have contributed to those reported illnesses. King County Public… read more
The City College of New York Issued Legionella and Disinfection Notification, Again.
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 12, 2026
For the second time in six months, The City College of New York distributed a notification of a positive Legionella test result and subsequent disinfection. The notice referred to a cooling tower in the Marshak Science Building. But this isn’t… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 11, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Black Sheep Egg Company Warning Letter. Last year the egg producer issued a massive recall to the tune of around six million eggs. It also created a downline recall for those… read more
Nearly 28 Tons of Frozen Blueberries Recalled. Why Does Frozen Fruit Pose a Hidden Danger?
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 11, 2026
The Oregon Potato Company initiated a voluntary recall for select lots of frozen blueberries in mid February due to the potential presence of the health risk, Listeria monocytogenes. This recall was made on behalf of their Salem, Oregon-based company, Willamette… read more
Consumer Reports Published Their Updated Baby Formula Test Results
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 10, 2026
Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization, recently published their updated baby formula test results. Last March, of the 41 baby formulas tested, about half contained at least one serious contaminant. This year, Consumer Reports updated the same study. The results were… read more
Washington Clams and Oysters Recalled Due to Norovirus
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 10, 2026
Certain Washington clams and oysters collected in Drayton Harbor are subject to recall due to connection with potential norovirus illnesses. A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory announced the situation in an effort to reduce additional illnesses associated… read more
Campylobacter Outbreak at How to Cook a Wolf Restaurant in Seattle
Campylobacter,Campylobacter Attorney,Campylobacter Lawsuit,Campylobacter Lawyer,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 5, 2026
King County Public Health recently investigated a Campylobacter outbreak at How to Cook a Wolf restaurant in Seattle. At least three people fell sick. However, there are likely others who have not been included in outbreak statistics. What caused the… read more
FDA Evaluates BHA Preservative in Crackdown on Chemical Additives in the US Food Supply
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 5, 2026
The BHA preservative has been listed as “Generally Recognized as Safe” or GRAS since 1958. Despite the chemical preservative being questioned twenty years later, it still persists in both food and cosmetic applications in the county’s food supply. As part… read more
Salmonella | March 5, 2026
Salmonella can spread from person to person under certain conditions, although it most often spreads through contaminated food.How Salmonella Usually SpreadsMost Salmonella infections begin when someone eats or drinks something contaminated with the bacteria. Common sources include undercooked poultry, raw eggs, unpasteurized dairy, and contaminated produce. Food becomes contaminated in several ways:Improper cooking that does…
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 4, 2026
Who would have thought a contaminated beer cooler would be the source of a Salmonella outbreak affecting prospective Brown County jurors. A combination of human action and artificial intelligence made the connection. Which has increased awareness and generated new procedures… read more