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What Are the Most Dangerous Foods to Prepare and Eat?

E. coli | May 28, 2026

The most dangerous foods to prepare and eat are those commonly linked to serious foodborne illness outbreaks.Raw and Undercooked PoultryRaw chicken and turkey are among the highest-risk foods because they commonly carry bacteria such as salmonella and campylobacter infections. The risk increases when:Poultry is undercooked.Raw juices contaminate surfaces or other foods.Food handlers fail to wash…

Los Angeles County Public Health Issue Public Health Warning for Brad’s Plant Based Brand Snacks

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 27, 2026

Brad’s Plant Based Crunchy Kale and Salad Snack products are at the center of a Los Angeles County Public Health Warning due to elevated thallium levels. Exposure to high levels of this lead-like heavy metal can pose significant health risks…. read more

Moringa Capsules Linked to New Salmonella Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 27, 2026

Moringa capsules have been identified as the source of a recently announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak. The moringa leaf powder it contains is the potential contaminating factor. We have already seen moringa leaf supplements in… read more

California Department of Public Health Investigates E. coli Outbreak at The Kebab Shop

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 26, 2026

The California Department of Public Health investigated an E. coli outbreak at the Kebab Shop, which led to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) public health alert for certain beef kofta products. Several people in… read more

Health Authorities Investigate Cluster of Brucellosis from Raw Cheese in Los Angeles County

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 26, 2026

A cluster of Brucellosis from raw cheese has been reported in Los Angeles County. When a cluster of brucellosis illnesses was identified, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health initiated an investigation. A common food was identified. That is… read more

FDA Responds with Action Plan Regarding 2025 Infant Botulism Outbreak

Botulism,Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 23, 2026

The 2025 infant botulism outbreak was tragic and historic. At least 51 infants across 19 states were hospitalized with botulism poisoning with confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. It was the first known botulism outbreak tied to infant… read more

Consumer Reports Calls Out Companies Who Have Yet to Phase Out Synthetic Dyes

Food Policy,Our Blog | May 22, 2026

In a recent Consumer Reports piece, the consumer advocacy group discusses the slow progress to phase out synthetic dyes from food products. While there are some that jumped on the bandwagon early on, others are dragging their feet on during… read more

Sick from Ground Beef? USDA E. coli Outbreak Investigation Underway!

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 21, 2026

A USDA E. coli Outbreak investigation was announced yesterday. Ground beef is the suspected food source. Have you recently fallen sick after eating ground beef? If so, this is an investigation you are going to want to follow! How common… read more

What Foods Are Commonly Associated With E. Coli?

E. coli | May 21, 2026

E. coli infection is commonly associated with undercooked beef, leafy greens, raw milk, and contaminated produce. Most serious infections involve Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), particularly E. coli O157:H7, which can cause severe stomach illness and life-threatening complications.Ground Beef and Undercooked BeefGround beef is one of the foods most frequently linked to E. coli outbreaks….

Reports of Food Poisoning in Carbon County, Utah Have Local Health Authorities Asking for Help!

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 20, 2026

Have you recently become sick with food poisoning in Carbon County? You are not alone! Your local health department wants to know! Southeast Utah Health Department is actively investigating a recent outbreak of food poisoning in Carbon County that they… read more