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17 Sick with Shigella After Eating at Seattle Restaurant
January 31, 2023
Local media reports the Public Health Seattle-King County is investigating an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness that was contracted at an International District neighborhood restaurant. Here is everything we know about this Shigella Seattle outbreak: About the Shigella Seattle Outbreak According… read more
Deli Meat and Cheese Listeria Outbreak
November 10, 2022
The CDC has announced that Listeria has been traced to deli meats and cheese in six states, causing 16 infections and one death across six states. Here is what we know about this Deli Meat and Cheese Listeria Outbreak: Deli… read more
November 9, 2022
Seattle & King County Public Health have announced another outbreak of Ecoli illnesses. Here is what we currently know about this King County Ecoli Outbreak: King County Ecoli Outbreak Public Health is investigating an outbreak of three people infected with… read more
Brooklyn Campylobacter Outbreak
November 2, 2022
City health officials are investigating a potential outbreak in Brooklyn of campylobacter, a bacterial infection that causes flu-like stomach symptoms. Here is everything we know about this Brooklyn Campylobacter Outbreak: About the Brooklyn Campylobacter Outbreak In Brooklyn, health officials said… read more
Bluffton Baking Co. Salmonella Outbreak
October 14, 2022
Allen County Public Health Department in Ohio is investigating a possible outbreak of infections from Salmonella bacteria in cookies that it reports are linked to the illnesses. About the Bluffton Baking Co. Salmonella Outbreak The health department referenced potential Salmonella… read more
How Long Can Hard Boiled Eggs Sit Out?
September 28, 2022
Like most foods, hard boiled eggs can only sit out at room temperature for two hours before spoiling. If your kitchen is very warm, such as 90° F or higher, they will only last one hour outside the refrigerator before… read more
D.C. Cobb’s Restaurant Outbreak
September 24, 2022
The McHenry County Department of Health reported an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness linked to a McHenry restaurant. Here’s what we know about this D.C. Cobb’s Restaurant Outbreak: D.C. Cobb’s Restaurant Outbreak ABC 7 reported that the MCDH said it has… read more
How Long Can You Marinate Chicken?
August 31, 2022
Chicken can marinate for up to 24 hours, but overnight is recommended. Any longer does not make them work better, and there is a risk of it becoming mushy and possibly unsafe to eat. Why Should Chicken Only Marinate for… read more
How Long Can Steak Stay in the Fridge?
August 30, 2022
Larger cuts of meat, such as steak, can be safely stored in the fridge for three to five days. Past that, it should typically either be cooked or placed in the freezer, but it will depend on how it is… read more
How Long Can Cream Cheese Sit Out?
August 29, 2022
Cream cheese can only sit out at room temperature for two hours before becoming unsafe to eat. However, if the temperature of the room it is in reaches 90° F, then it can only sit out for one hour. What… read more