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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
70 Passengers Fall Sick on a Plane from Uknown Stomach Bug.
May 22, 2024
70 passengers fell sick on a plane from unknown stomach bug. You are 38,000 feet in altitude and the person next to you begins wrenching. You look around and see other passengers do the same. Forget Snakes on a Plane!… read more
May 20, 2024
Austin Public School Salmonella exposure warning issued after recalled ingredient was used to prepare school lunches. Parents of Austin Public School District were given homework of their own last Friday. Monitor their children for Salmonella infection symptoms. Why? A recalled… read more
Bourbonnais Cracker Barrel Salmonella Outbreak Sickens At Least 10
May 20, 2024
The Kankakee County Health Department, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health are currently investigating the Bourbonnais Cracker Barrel Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 10 restaurant patrons so far. Another 4 cases are listed as “probable” at… read more
May 17, 2024
Escherichia coli, or E. coli, is a bacterium that lives in the intestines of humans and animals. While the majority of E. coli strains are harmless and important for gut health, some can be harmful. For example, E. coli O157:H7 can cause serious food… read more
May 16, 2024
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a type of bacteria that is commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. While most strains of E. coli are harmless and play a crucial role in the digestive tract, some strains can cause serious… read more
May 15, 2024
Escherichia coli, or E. coli, is a bacterium typically found in the intestines of humans and animals. While most strains are harmless and beneficial for gut health, some can cause serious food poisoning. Pathogenic strains, such as E. coli O157:H7, are known to cause… read more
May 15, 2024
E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a bacterium found in the intestines of humans and animals. While many strains are harmless and essential for a healthy gut, some can cause serious illness. For instance, the strain E. coli O157:H7 is associated with severe food… read more
Young Brazilian Woman Diagnosed with Botulism During Work Exchange Program
May 7, 2024
Young Brazilian woman diagnosed with botulism during work exchange program is hospitalized. Family is attempting to move her home for further treatment. A young Brazilian woman participating in a work exchange program in Colorado becomes paralyzed and fighting for her… read more
May 6, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an investigation on pesticides in spices after Hong Kong halted sales of certain products by Indian spice manufacturers, MDH and Everest. This decision comes after the discovery that some of these products… read more
May 1, 2024
H-E-B issued a voluntary recall on April 27, 2024 for select ice cream products due to the potential presence of metal foreign material contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made the formal announcement on April 29, 2024. The… read more