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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
June 10, 2024
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. While most strains of E. coli are harmless and play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy intestinal tract, some strains can cause serious food poisoning… read more
Smartphones in the Kitchen May be a Recipe for Disaster
June 9, 2024
Our phones are our constant companions. We take them everywhere we go. But could smartphones in the kitchen make us sick? Researchers believe so. In fact, it is one of the most overlooked spreaders of bacteria and viruses. A study… read more
CDC Announces Updated Salmonella Africana Cucumber Outbreak Information
June 6, 2024
As cases counts rise from 141 to 162 and additional information becomes available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces updated cucumber outbreak information. The Salmonella Africana outbreak has grown. Updated Salmonella Africana Cucumber Outbreak Case Counts and… read more
Dozens of Cruise Passengers Sick with Norovirus Arrive at Houston Airport
June 4, 2024
The Houston Fire Department was called to Terminal C to greet dozens of cruise passengers sick with norovirus as they arrived at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport with flu-like symptoms. Cruise Passengers Sick with Norovirus Cruise goers and flight travelers returned… read more
June 3, 2024
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak involving the rare Salmonella Africana strain. Today, a recall was announced for certain whole cucumbers due to “possible health risk” – Salmonella. Could these two announcements be… read more
Tuberculosis in Raw Milk is Yet Another Reason to Consider Pasteurization
May 27, 2024
We all know that raw milk could potentially carry harmful germs like E. coli, Campylobacter, and now bird flu. But Tuberculosis in raw milk is yet another reason to consider pasteurization. A study gathering data about incidences of tuberculosis brings… read more
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