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Raw Macadamia Nuts Salmonella Recall
June 14, 2020
ON June 12, 2020, the FDA and NOW Health Group, Inc. announced a Raw Macadamia Nuts Salmonella Recall on the company’s NOW Real Food® Raw Macadamia Nuts – Product Code 7119, Lot#3141055 – because this lot has the potential to be… read more
David B’s Custom Meats Ground Beef Linked to Non-O157 Ecoli Outbreak?
June 14, 2020
The Illinois Department of Agriculture issued a public health alert this week citing ground beef from a Macoupin County, Illinois establishment – David B’s Custom Meats of Carlinville IL – is potentially linked to a Non-O157 STEC Ecoli illness. It… read more
Hepatitis A in Sea Salt Lobster Restaurant Worker
June 5, 2020
By Jory Lange A Sea Salt Lobster Restaurant employee was diagnosed with Hepatitis A. According to Maine CDC, “restaurant patrons may be at risk for hepatitis A infection.” Hepatitis A is highly contagious virus. The restaurant employee handled food at… read more
Dramatic Increase in Sushi Parasites over 40 Year Span
May 27, 2020
I was never a huge fan of sushi until my adult years when I found a few rolls and pieces that I did really love. I am always quite careful in where we dine when it comes to sushi, and… read more
Jimmy Johns Sprouts Outbreak, Ecoli O103 This Time
February 28, 2020
Jimmy John’s sprout lovers everywhere take heed – there is yet another outbreak linked to sprouts. This time, Ecoli O103 is our bacterial culprit. The CDC posted on its website that 14 people reportedly got sick between Jan. 6 through… read more
Puritan Backroom in New Hampshire Linked to Norovirus Death
January 1, 2020
New Years’ Eve brought was a night of epic parties, promises, resolutions, and time spent with those we care for. But this New Year’s Eve also brought with it a closure to a mystery death in New Hampshire. This Norovirus-related… read more
Hard-boiled Eggs Listeria Outbreak Leads to Death in Texas
December 19, 2019
The CDC has reported that there are 7 people sickened with Listeria in a multi-state Hard-boiled Eggs Listeria Outbreak. Of those ill, 4 have been hospitalized and one person has died in Texas. According to the CDC’s announcement: “CDC is… read more
Ecoli Infections Linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits
December 13, 2019
The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and FDA announced that they are investigating a multistate Fresh Express Salad Ecoli outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections. This investigation includes illnesses in Canada recently reported by the Public Health… read more
Tailor Cut Produce Melon Mix Salmonella Outbreak
December 7, 2019
Pennsylvania Department of Health and the FDA have announced a warning to businesses to not sell or distribute pre-cut fruit products (cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, grapes) from Tailor Cut Produce in North Brunswick, NJ, because it may be linked to a… read more
2019 Ecoli Romaine Lettuce Outbreak Has Everyone Fuming
December 4, 2019
Romaine lettuce is the culprit yet again in a 2019 Ecoli romaine lettuce outbreak that gave people quite the holiday scare. E.coli infections are on the rise being linked to romaine and currently there are 138 reported cases involving 25… read more