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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
October 15, 2019
With the recent popularity of the show This is Us on the NBC Network many people were scared enough to totally throw their Crock Pot in the trash and never look back. While yes that was a freak accident and… read more
Food Safety: Does Leftover Pizza Really Need the Fridge?
October 14, 2019
Growing up I saw both ends of the food safety spectrum. My Mom was very quick to get leftovers put away and so was my maternal grandmother. Other family members were more relaxed with leaving things out for long periods… read more
Two Confirmed Legionnaires Cases in Bronx High-Rises
September 11, 2019
City officials in the Bronx area of New York are investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ Disease. Both patients reside in Tracey Towers in Norwood. While tenants have been advised the development’s water system is being currently evaluated. The Department of… read more
Avoiding Legionnaires Disease in Hotels
September 10, 2019
With the end of summer fast approaching many people set to the highways this weekend to do some exploring and while many stay with family and friends there are some who will book a room to just get away from… read more
A Glance at Cyclospora in the US
September 8, 2019
Spring and Summer months bring so much fun and ways to make memories. This summer we have gotten out to do so many more things outdoors and now that our boys are both getting older we are finding these day… read more
Chesterfield Virginia Legionnaires Outbreak: 2 More Schools Test Positive
August 30, 2019
ABC 8 of Richmond, Virginia broke the story on August 30 that two more schools have tested positive for legionella bacteria in the Chesterfield Virginia Legionnaires Outbreak. In two meetings this week, Chesterfield officials admitted two more schools tested positive… read more
Chicken Listeria Outbreak Hits U.S.?
August 25, 2019
A chicken listeria outbreak may be brewing in the United States and Canada. Early last week, Canada announced a listeria outbreak connected to cooked diced chicken. Within days, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced… read more
Mendham Golf & Tennis Club Hepatitis Outbreak
August 16, 2019
Nearly two dozen people have been sickened by the Mendham Golf & Tennis Club Hepatitis Outbreak in the last month. That number could change of course but right now stands at 23. How did so many people fall ill though?… read more
August 11, 2019
The Chicago Department of Public Health is investigating the Sun View Salmonella outbreak. At least four people have been infected with Salmonella after eating pork tamales or carnitas from Sun View’s deli counter. Sun View Supermercado is located at 6110… read more
Brixx & Barley Salmonella Outbreak
August 10, 2019
Salmonella Outbreak Closes Brixx & Barley A dozen people have reported Salmonella food poisoning after eating or drinking at Brixx and Barley. The Nassau County Department of Health is investigating the cluster of cases of salmonellosis associated with the Brixx… read more