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Recall Announced After Reported Illnesses Connected to Norovirus in Washington Oysters
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 21, 2026
Reports of norovirus in Washington Oysters prompts an Advisory and Washington state-originating recall for four states. Certain oysters collected from a harvest area in Hammersley Inlet, Washington have been associated with illnesses. What oysters are involved in this recall? What… read more
FDA Sampling Finds E. coli in Raw FARM Cheddar Cheese Linked to 2025 Illnesses
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 21, 2026
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finds E. coli in RAW FARM Cheddar Cheese. But this deadly E. coli strain wasn’t a genetic match to the current outbreak strain. Instead, it matches samples from illnesses in 2025. While initial the… read more
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 16, 2026
Ocean Group, Inc. also known as Ocean Fresh, Inc. has been issued a serious U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice. An FDA Warning Letter. This action is reserved for major issues uncovered in facility inspections and requires a prompt… read more
FDA Releases 2025 Adulterated Honey Report
Food Policy,Our Blog | April 16, 2026
Adulterated honey is placed in the marketplace for many different reasons. The most obvious being “economic motivation.” As in, fraudulently passing a sugar substance as the real thing. A substance that can be produced cheaper and with significantly less overhead…. read more
Several Passengers and Crew Aboard Oceania Insignia Cruise Sick Prior to Returning to US!
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 16, 2026
The Oceania Insignia cruise ship just returned to port in Miami Florida. Just days before arriving home, some passengers (and crew) were given an unwelcome souvenir. Gastrointestinal illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vessel Sanitation… read more
Who Can Be Held Liable for Botulism?
Botulism | April 16, 2026
Liability for botulism usually falls on any party in the food supply chain that failed to prevent contamination. Botulism is often caused by improperly processed, preserved, or stored food, and in many cases, it is preventable. Food Manufacturers and ProcessorsFood manufacturers are one of the most common parties held liable in botulism cases. They are…
Legionella Detection at Colonial Vista Post Acute & Rehabilitation! Is There a Legionella Outbreak?
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 14, 2026
Colonial Vista Post Acute in Wenatchee, Washington announced on their social media the facility had a Legionella bacteria detection and that the problem has been resolved. However, an initial announcement was not made on their page. Is there a Legionnaires’… read more
I’ve Been Notified of a Legionnaires’ Outbreak: What Do I Do?
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | April 14, 2026
If you are notified of a Legionnaires’ outbreak, act quickly by assessing your exposure, monitoring symptoms, and seeking medical care if needed. Legionnaires’ disease is often linked to contaminated water systems, and early steps can be critical if you later pursue a claim.Step 1: Determine Your Level of ExposureStart by identifying whether you were in…
Salmonella Newport Outbreak Increases Case Count, Investigation Ongoing
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 9, 2026
At least 68 people have been included in the most recent Salmonella Newport outbreak investigation case count. When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the outbreak on February 25, 2026, there were just over 50 people with… read more
Proposed Changes to Poultry Processing Speeds Has Mixed Feedback
Food Safety,Our Blog | April 9, 2026
Did you know that there are rules for poultry processing involving the number of birds per minute on processing lines? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) is in charge of this protocol. The new… read more