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Bourbonnais Cracker Barrel Salmonella Outbreak Sickens At Least 10
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 20, 2024
The Kankakee County Health Department, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health are currently investigating the Bourbonnais Cracker Barrel Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 10 restaurant patrons so far. Another 4 cases are listed as “probable” at… read more
Mt. Capra Issues Goat Milk Formula Recall Following Report of Infant Anemia
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 20, 2024
Mt. Capra issued a goat milk formula recall on May 10, 2024 after an adverse event involving an anemic infant was reported. Mt. Capra Goat Milk Formula Recall The recall involves 1,506 boxes of the Mt. Capra Goat Milk Formula… read more
What About Me? Foodborne Parasites Often Get the Middle Child Treatment.
Our Blog | May 20, 2024
Despite posing a threat to human and a significant human medical concern, foodborne parasites often get left out. Yes, E. coli and Salmonella flashy. And Vibrio is always in the news. But what about foodborne parasites like Cryptosporidium or Trichinella?… read more
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 19, 2024
A Walmart ground beef recall has consumers checking their fridges and freezers! Cargill Meat Solutions, of Hazelton, Pennsylvania, issued a recall for approximately 16,243 pounds of their raw ground beef products due to potential contamination with the harmful bacteria, E…. read more
Canned Wine Is on the Rise. But the “Nose” May Need Some Work.
Our Blog | May 16, 2024
You may have seen wineries expanding beyond the bottle in recent years. In fact, canned wine is on the rise. It isn’t, however, without its own set of hurdles. Most wine connoisseurs judge a wine by their “legs” (how the… read more
Utah State University Undergrad Helps Research Toward Shigella Vaccine
Our Blog | May 15, 2024
Shigella vaccine research is a top priority for many researchers. Utah State University undergraduate Tristen Teeples is one of many working toward identifying vaccine mechanisms that will work on this harmful germ. What is Shigella? Shigella is the bacteria responsible… read more
New Study on Children in Childcare with E. coli Exclusion Guidance
Our Blog | May 15, 2024
How long should children in childcare with E. coli stay home? This was the subject of a recent study in England. These researchers were determining if current exclusion guidance was sufficient, or if it should be modified to a longer… read more
Oregon Newborn Indirectly Sickened with Salmonella from Backyard Chickens
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 14, 2024
Oregon newborn indirectly sickened with Salmonella from backyard chickens suggests that infection can occur, even without direct contact with infected birds. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from January 2023 to October 2023 there were… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 13, 2024
Lead found in Lunchables food kits. Recent testing by the consumer advocacy group, Consumer Reports, finds lead in Lunchables food kits. These kits qualify for the National School Lunch Program, and Consumer Reports wants to change this. What is Consumer… read more
Activated Charcoal for Food Poisoning Likely Ineffective
Our Blog | May 11, 2024
Activated charcoal has been a savior for many years when it comes to poisonings. But how does it hold up for food poisoning? Experts say that activated charcoal for food poisoning is likely ineffective. Chemical poisoning is very different from… read more