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FDA Announces New Outbreak. Could There Be E. coli In Spinach Again?
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
Could we see another outbreak of E. coli in spinach this year? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new E. coli outbreak this week. While many FDA investigated outbreaks are never linked back to a specific food… read more
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
The recently published Boar’s Head Inspection Report is a 44-page document indicating 69 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) code violations over the past year. Most involving unsanitary conditions and rotting meat. These conditions only came to light after a… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at HutsonWood Senior Care Prompts Clay County Health Department Investigation
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
A case of Legionnaires’ disease at HutsonWood Senior Care facility prompts a Clay County Health Department investigation. Both the Health Department and the facility are holding information tightly. Here’s what we know about the situation. Local News WTHI-TV 10 Breaks… read more
Public Health Officials Announce Uptick of E. coli in Josephine County
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
Last week, public health officials announced an uptick in local cases of E. coli in Josephine County Oregon. Little information is available, but the issue is serious enough to issue a public alert to help residents stay safe while they… read more
9 Deaths Associated with Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
Six more deaths associated with Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak are added to the report. Bringing the total to nine so far. The death toll continues to rise as new cases continue to be reported in each update. What do we… read more
A Hepatitis A Exposure at Hana Koa Prompts Hawai’i Department of Health Warning
Hep A,Hepatitis A,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 3, 2024
The Hawai’i Department of Health announced a hepatitis A exposure at Hana Koa Brewing Company on August 31, 2024. This public warning was in response to an exposure event at the restaurant after a food service employee tested positive for… read more
Kitchen Advice from Grandma. Just Because She Did It, Is It Safe?
Our Blog | September 3, 2024
Where do you get your kitchen advice from? The Internet? Word of mouth? How about older relatives? Our elders can offer great sage advice. From how to mend clothing, how to get stains out of fabric and household items, recipes… read more
E.coli Found in Raw Milk in Lancaster PA
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog | September 2, 2024
Raw milk contaminated with E.coli bacteria has been found at 14 stores in Lancaster County and southcentral Pennsylvania and should be thrown away immediately, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture. Milk sold between Aug. 5 to 12 by Leola-based Meadow View Jerseys has been found to be contaminated with the… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 2, 2024
A case of Legionnaires’ disease in Salem at a city-run long-term care facility in Ohio is under investigation. This information was brought to light at a Board of Health meeting. Brief details about the situation and the ongoing problem of… read more
Paradise Grove Dairy Campylobacter Outbreak Sickens 18 So Far
Campylobacter,Campylobacter Attorney,Campylobacter Lawsuit,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 2, 2024
Paradise Grove Dairy Campylobacter outbreak sickens 18 so far. Idaho Public Health officials are currently investigating reports of Campylobacter infections in people reported to purchase and drink raw, unpasteurized milk from Paradise Grove Dairy. The Idaho Division of Public Health… read more