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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Possible Don Julio Mexican Salmonella Outbreak
June 2, 2021
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States every year. Recently, a possible Salmonella outbreak in North Branch, Minnesota was linked with Mexican-themed restaurant Don… read more
May 27, 2021
Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. Coli) bacteria can be found in the intestines of animals and humans. Most strains of E. Coli are harmless and are part of a healthy intestinal tract. However, some strains cause illnesses that can be… read more
May 27, 2021
Salmonellosis is one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses caused by eating food contaminated with the Salmonella bacterium. It can be life-threatening to small babies, the elderly, people undergoing chemo, who are infected with HIV or have a weak… read more
Suspected Outbreak Linked to Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken
May 21, 2021
The USDA has announced that there is a suspected Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken Salmonella Outbreak currently under investigation. At this time, there are no details surrounding this outbreak, apart from the identified food source. More information will be forthcoming as… read more
Officials Warn of E. coli Maine Deli Exposure
May 21, 2021
In the press release, the Maine CDC stated that an infected worker at Morse’s Sauerkraut handled deli food while infectious from April 1 through May 13. They state that people who purchased food from the deli in this E. coli… read more
Seattle E. coli Outbreak, 7 Children Sick (Updated)
May 5, 2021
Just today, King County announced a Seattle E. coli Outbreak. Public Health is investigating a new cluster of seven children infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) in King County. All cases are currently under 14 years… read more
Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak
April 23, 2021
There are 5 people sick in the Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak. The outbreak link was announced today by the CDC and a contemporaneous recall was also announced. The Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak Fast Facts: Five people infected with… read more
Another Salmonella Ground Turkey Outbreak
April 13, 2021
There is another Salmonella outbreak linked to ground turkey in the news. Federal health officials triggered an alert for a potential Salmonella Ground Turkey Outbreak linked to more than 200,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products due to concerns the… read more
Listeria Cheese Outbreak: El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. Recall
February 22, 2021
On February 19, 2021, El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. of Paterson, NJ recalled all Queso Fresco products with “sell by” dates through 03/28/21 purportedly linked to the Listeria Cheese Outbreak. Products include El Abuelito, Rio Grande, and Rio Lindo brand queso… read more
Queso Oh No! Listeria Outbreak Linked to Cheese
February 15, 2021
A recent outbreak of listeria has been linked to Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses. 7 people across 4 different states have been infected between October 2020 and February of this year. Cheese is so good. Queso Fresco, Manchego, and Cotija… read more