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Popular Cereal Brands Contain Chlormequat, A Pesticide Linked to Infertility

Our Blog | February 20, 2024

A new study published by the Environmental Working Group in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology reveals that several popular cereal brands contain chlormequat – a growth regulating chemical, linked to infertility in animals. The United States Environmental… read more

Raw Farm E. coli Outbreak Sickens 10

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 20, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreak that has been linked to Raw Farm, LLC. According to an update on February 16, 2024, the product under investigation is Raw Farm brand,… read more

Incubation Period for Botulism

Botulism | February 12, 2024

The incubation period for botulism can vary depending on the type of toxin, but for foodborne botulism it is usually between 12 to 36 hours before symptoms appear. Incubation Period Overview Understanding the incubation period for botulism is crucial for… read more

FDA Updates Import Alerts on Cantaloupes

Our Blog | February 10, 2024

In light of ongoing concerns about imported cantaloupes and the recent outbreaks with subsequent recalls associated with the melon, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated their import alerts for the product. Certain manufacturers and regions have been… read more

Impossible Burger Studies Indicate Potentially Dangerous Ingredients

Our Blog | February 10, 2024

Healthy eating trends are on the rise. Particularly during this time of the year. The “new year, new start” approach generally makes a rise in January. For some, this means cutting carbs or sugar. Others want to eat more ethically… read more

Could Menus Have a New Look in 2024? FDA is Updating Guidance on Menu Labeling

Our Blog | February 10, 2024

You may have noticed changes to menus in recent years. Depending on your state, menus may have significantly more information on them. Nutritional information, specifically those that pertain to calories or sugar, can often be seen alongside the ingredients. This… read more

Young Dancer Dies After Eating Mislabeled Cookie

Food Allergy | February 10, 2024

A 25-year-old dancer from New York died after eating a mislabeled cookie. The cookie contained peanuts, however peanuts were not included on the label. The company has since recalled the vanilla cookies in response. Here is what we know about… read more

2022 Napa Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 10, 2024

In a December publication of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a recap and wrap-up of the 2022 Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Napa was published. Unsurprisingly, data points to a cooling tower as… read more

Norovirus Cases on the Rise; Hand Sanitizers Not Effective.

Norovirus,Our Blog | February 10, 2024

The Salt Lake County Health Department published a warning that norovirus infections are on the rise in the area, issuing a reminder to citizens that hand sanitizer are not effective at preventing the spread of the virus or protection for… read more

Hepatitis A at 2 Westbrook Restaurants

Hepatitis A,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 10, 2024

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), a department within the state of Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services issued an exposure announcement on February 6, 2024 for a possible Hepatitis A exposure at two Westbrook… read more