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Bellevue IHOP in Near Seattle Closed Again, 2 Hospitalized Due to Salmonella Illness

Outbreaks & Recalls | July 2, 2024

King County Public Health shut down a Bellevue IHOP location for the second time this year. So far, six people have become sick. At least two have experienced illnesses serious enough to require hospitalization. According to King County Public Health,… read more

FDA and CDC Warn Against Microdosing Mushrooms as a Current Outbreak Sickens 12 So Far!

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and America’s Poison Centers warn against microdosing mushrooms as a current outbreak has spanned eight U.S. states. The Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing mushrooms products are at… read more

Seafood Norovirus Outbreak in California

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2024

This year has been a bad year for shellfish. It seems like every time you click a homepage, there is another seafood norovirus outbreak in California linked to oysters. Seafood Norovirus Outbreak in California Linked to Oysters from Mexico In… read more

Ice Cream Recall Causes Meltdown as Summer Heats Up

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2024

A large ice cream recall affecting a variety of ice cream, sorbet, ice cream cakes, and desert products was announced this week, just as Summer goes into full swing. Retailers and consumers are urged to check their freezers for recalled… read more

FDA Warns Dollar Tree After Company Did Not Remove Product That Sickened Children

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2024

FDA warns Dollar Tree with an official “Warning Letter” for failing to remove lead-tainted product from store shelves despite several statements that they were doing so. Failure to cooperate with a recall notice is a serious offense. When it is… read more

Beat the Heat with a Slow Cooker This Summer!

Our Blog | July 1, 2024

As the pages of calendar turn and the days heat up, you may be thinking of ways to cool down meal prep in the kitchen. Alternative cooking methods are great ways to do so. Especially, ones that don’t add extra… read more

Huge Canned Coffee Recall Stirs Up Concern for Botulism

Botulism,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 30, 2024

Snapchill LLC of Green Bay, Wisconsin just initiated a huge canned coffee recall for all canned coffee products manufactured by the company. Why? Because “their current process could lead to growth and production of the deadly toxin, botulinum toxin, in… read more

There May Be Lead in Cassava-Based Puffs Says Consumer Reports

Food Safety,Our Blog | June 30, 2024

There may be lead in cassava-based puffs snacks, says Consumer Reports, a consumer advocacy group. A recent Consumer Reports study analyzed heavy metal content in popular kids’ cassava-based puffs and snack products. The results were significant! Cassava-Based Snacks Help Parents… read more

Baby Arugula Recalled at Publix Stores Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 29, 2024

Baby arugula recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria impacts certain Publix store locations. Including Publix GreenWise Market locations. The grower, Green Life Farms issued a voluntary recall. Here’s what we know about the Publix baby arugula recall. The… read more

Recent Recall Due to Pesticides in Organic Tea Brews New Worries About Chemicals in Food

Outbreaks & Recalls | June 28, 2024

The East West Tea Company issued a recent recall due to pesticides in organic tea well above the legal limit for organic products. Consumers opt for organic products for a reason. Use of pesticides in foods and the long-term effects… read more