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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Insecurity Doesn’t Just Mean Hunger: Part One: How Do We Feed the World: An Overview
June 7, 2018
I’ve written on this topic of food insecurity before, but it continually amazes and even startles me out of my complacency when I read the related statistics. It is a problem that is not going away anytime soon, and sadly,… read more
The Grocery Gap: How Regional Food Sources Impact Food Insecurity
April 8, 2018
Many of us do not have to worry about being hungry, or where our next meal is coming from. But those that experience food insecurity worry constantly about how to obtain healthy food. According to the US Department of Agriculture… read more
New Strain of E. coli Discovered
August 24, 2023
You may have noticed quite a few reports of foodborne illness linked to the Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria over the past few years. Recent information indicates that a new strain of E. coli could be responsible for those illnesses…. read more
Fresh Express Packaged Salad Listeria Outbreak
December 22, 2021
For those of you planning to serve salad with your holiday feasts, it is a good idea to steer clear of some Fresh Express packaged salads. This week, the FDA announced an outbreak of listeria illnesses and a recall linked… read more
Non-viral Hepatitis Linked to Bottled Alkaline Water
April 23, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating cases of non-viral hepatitis that may be linked to bottled alkaline water, according to a press release put out by that agency. The FDA was first alerted to the problem on March 13th…. read more
Iowa Hardest Hit Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Bagged Lettuce
June 29, 2020
Iowa is among the hardest hit of Cyclospora outbreak cases amid a multistate outbreak linked to bagged salad mix containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage produced by Fresh Express and purchased at ALDI, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco, and Walmart stores across… read more
Could Romaine Be the Source of the Wisconsin E coli Outbreak?
November 19, 2019
Just this week, there have been several announcements of Ecoli outbreaks. On in particular, the Wisconsin E coli Outbreak, currently does not have a named source. However, it appears that salads (maybe romaine again?) may be on the list of… read more
Salmonella Turkey Outbreak & The Jennie-O Meat Recall
November 18, 2018
Oh how everyone loves this time of year! The leaves are brown, houses full and tables ready for the feast of the year. November for Americans culminates in Thanksgiving, a special day of the year to spend with family and… read more
Salmonella Chicken for Dinner?
August 27, 2018
Foodborne illnesses have always been nerve-wracking especially when one of our favorite foods is a cause of it. A new report published by CDC has revealed that chicken was responsible for more illnesses caused by foodborne pathogens than any other… read more
April 30, 2024
Put down those walnuts! Check your pantries. The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, announced they are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to organic walnuts from Gibson Farms, Inc…. read more