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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
July 8, 2019
In response to multi-state Salmonella outbreak, Pet Supplies Plus is recalling all of their pig ear products sold at various locations across the country, including Ohio and Michigan, by several different vendors. The company said that one of their pig… read more
Petting Zoo Ecoli Outbreak – The Danger No One Sees
July 8, 2019
Petting zoos have become a fun summer activity for kids and adults alike. It connects them with their rural roots and it’s hard to resist those furry and feathered farm animals. However, contact with animals has its own health risks…. read more
Salmonella Dog Treats Lead to Outbreak in Humans
July 4, 2019
The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states and the FDA announced they are investigating a multi-state, multi-drug resistant outbreak in 13 states. 45 people have fallen ill as a result of the outbreak and 12 of them… read more
Raw Milk Cheese Leads to Listeria – Recall Initiated
July 1, 2019
For cheese lovers, a cheese recall is a tragedy. One such dreadful raw milk cheese recall was announced in late June when a sample of cheese produced by Snow Farm Creamery tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. It was a routine… read more
2-Year-Old Boy Dies in E coli Outbreak Linked to San Diego County Fair
June 29, 2019
The San Diego County Fair has closed its petting zoo. Four children have been diagnosed with E. coli infections. Earlier this month, each of the children came into contact with animals at the San Diego County Fair. The County of… read more
There’s Another Salmonella Papaya Outbreak
June 29, 2019
The end of the week brought yet another repeat offender – papayas. Yes, there is another Salmonella Papaya Outbreak. Yes, it is imported papayas. Yes, we are doing another face palm. Here’s everything we know at this time: The Announcement… read more
Advocate Christ Legionnaires Disease Outbreak
June 27, 2019
In breaking news, the Illinois Department of Health announced that it is investigating multiple cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Three patients and an employee at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn… read more
3 Eyed Fish Norovirus Outbreak
June 26, 2019
The Benton-Franklin Health District Food Safety Program announced this week that they investigated a Norovirus outbreak back in February linked to a tri-city area restaurant. Here is everything we know about the 3 Eyed Fish Norovirus Outbreak: The Outbreak At… read more
Tequila’s Mexican Grill Outbreak
June 26, 2019
According to local news affiliate WILX, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department now says 39 people reported getting sick after eating at Tequila’s Mexican Grill in Charlotte. Here’s what you need to know about the Tequila’s Mexican Grill Outbreak: What We… read more
June 23, 2019
We hear time and time again the dangers of visiting petting zoos especially when proper handwashing is neglected. This time it occurred in St. Louis at a petting zoo called Grant’s Farm. Here is everything you need to know about… read more