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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
September 4, 2024
Illegal street vendors in Maricopa County are responsible for at least 17 illnesses of food poisoning, says Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. In response to uncooperative street vendors, the County determined that “public outreach is necessary to reduce the risk… read more
New Cyclospora Outbreaks Update Available
September 4, 2024
A new Cyclospora outbreaks update involving the three existing Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreaks indicates movement in traceback investigation activities. For the past few weeks, three Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreaks have been listed on the active FDA outbreak list. Now, a recent Cyclospora… read more
Public Health Officials Announce Uptick of E. coli in Josephine County
September 4, 2024
Last week, public health officials announced an uptick in local cases of E. coli in Josephine County Oregon. Little information is available, but the issue is serious enough to issue a public alert to help residents stay safe while they… read more
E.coli Found in Raw Milk in Lancaster PA
September 2, 2024
Raw milk contaminated with E.coli bacteria has been found at 14 stores in Lancaster County and southcentral Pennsylvania and should be thrown away immediately, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture. Milk sold between Aug. 5 to 12 by Leola-based Meadow View Jerseys has been found to be contaminated with the… read more
A History of Cyclospora in Fresh Herbs, Fruit, and Vegetables
August 20, 2024
A history of Cyclospora in fresh herbs, fruit, and veggies is a long one. In fact, the first recorded appearance of Cyclospora in food occurred in raspberries. With a large Cyclospora outbreak in North Carolina with no known source affecting… read more
Wake County Cyclospora Lawsuit
August 8, 2024
Over 134 people are sick in Wake County, North Carolina with Cyclospora illnesses linked to 3 restaurants. A Wake County Cyclospora Lawsuit is coming. Here’s what you need to know: About the Wake County Cyclospora Outbreak Health officials confirmed Wednesday… read more
August 6, 2024
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. It is often found in raw or undercooked foods like poultry, eggs, and sometimes fruits and vegetables. People who consume food or water contaminated with Salmonella can get sick…. read more
How Does E. coli Make You Sick?
July 30, 2024
Grilling season is upon us and we all try to ensure the health and safety of our family and friends when cooking out. Today we would like to delve into the idea of how does Ecoli makes people sick… read more
Fighting Shigella with AI and Microscopes
July 21, 2024
Researchers are using AI-powered microscopy to study the bacterium Shigella, offering fresh hope in the battle against antimicrobial resistance. Serge Mostowy and Ana López Jiménez discuss using AI-powered microscopy to study Shigella, a bacterium estimated to have killed 148,000 people in 2019,… read more
July 20, 2024
We all love the taste and the texture of cookie dough, but most know it isn’t safe to eat cookie dough. The raw ingredients such as egg and flour make it a risky treat that isn’t worth the chance of… read more