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What Happens During a Foodborne Illness Outbreak and What Should You Do If You Get Sick?

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 3, 2025

A foodborne illness outbreak involves two or more people getting sick from the same contaminated food or drink. But how do investigators figure out that sick people are linked to an outbreak? How is a specific source identified? It is… read more

Can I Get E. coli from Fish Caught in Contaminated Water?

E. coli,Our Blog | May 2, 2025

Can you get E. coli from fish caught from contaminated water? That’s a good question, right. Regulatory agencies in most jurisdictions keep tabs on coliforms and contaminants in waters used for fishing. But what about ponds and lakes in unregulated… read more

WHO Publishes Documents on Drinking Water Germs

Food Policy,Our Blog | May 1, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a series of background documents for drinking water germs. Germs like Campylobacter, E. coli, hepatitis A virus, Shigella Toxoplasma gondii, Salmonella, Vibrio, Yersenia and others. These documents were published to assist potential revisions… read more

The Queen Mary 2 Is Worst Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak in March

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 29, 2025

While the Queen Mary 2 has experienced the worse cruise ship norovirus in March, it is not the only outbreak of note on a cruise vessel last month. In fact, the Encore, the Rotterdam, and the Coral Princess all had… read more

Lead in Milwaukee Public Schools Has Parents Concerned and Children Displaced

Outbreaks & Recalls | April 28, 2025

Lead in Milwaukee Public Schools has left children exposed to the harmful neurological agent. It wasn’t until children began falling sick that the schools began taking a closer look at their buildings. Here’s what we know about the lead in… read more

Korean Oyster Recall Expands Amid California Norovirus Outbreak

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 27, 2025

California norovirus outbreak prompts imported Korean oyster recall with more oysters added to the list. How many people are sick? Which oysters should you avoid? And how the heck do oysters get contaminated with norovirus anyway. Follow along to find… read more

Are Rain Barrels Safe to Use for Gardening

Our Blog | April 24, 2025

Are rain barrels safe to use for gardening? Today, we take a look at the risks versus the rewards and how you can keep your garden happy and thriving. Health risks Even when rainwater looks clean, it can contain germs… read more

Most Cases of Salmonella Infections Come from Chicken and Vegetables, A New Study Finds. But Don’t Throw Out the Chicken Soup Just Yet!

Our Blog | April 23, 2025

A recent study cites chicken and vegetables as the most common source of Salmonella infections in the United States. The study also explores the reason most illnesses are not connected to known outbreaks. They blame outdated analytical methods. Whole genome… read more

As Rates of Foodborne Illnesses Increased in the United States, Some States Are Higher Risk for Outbreaks Based on Several Factors

Food Safety,Our Blog | April 22, 2025

Rates of foodborne illnesses increased from previous years’ statistics. Some states are higher risk for outbreaks and that is a serious cause for concern. While there is some argument that advancements in technology and communication have increased the awareness of… read more

Safely Starting Seeds

Our Blog | April 20, 2025

With gardening being on the minds of so many people across the United States it is so important to know the process of safely starting seeds. Everyone to some degree wants to be self-sufficient. I know that growing up right… read more