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Swan Bros Raw Milk Campylobacter Food Poisoning

June 24, 2020

Oklahoma is undergoing a statewide recall for raw milk products produced by Swan Bros. Dairy, Inc.. At this time, there are 10 Campylobacter illnesses linked to Swan Bros Raw Milk, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry…. read more

Yes, Vegetarians Can Get Food Poisoning, Too

June 19, 2020

There has been a trend in the way certain people think, and I think it is time to set the record straight. Before I get into the heart of the matter, I want to make it abundantly clear that I… read more

Food Poisoning and Foodborne Outbreaks are Still Here (We Just Don’t Hear About Them)

June 16, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted so many aspects of our lives.  Most notably, how we eat and even the safety of the food we eat.  If there was an “Eating Out Too Much” anonymous meeting, I should probably attend it.  Hi.  My… read more

Rediviva Campylobacter Food Poisoning Outbreak?

March 2, 2020

Grays Harbor County Environmental Health Division is investigating the Rediviva Campylobacter food poisoning outbreak.  Rediviva has closed during the investigation.  Environmental Health learned that at least 19 people got sick after eating at Rediviva on Valentine’s Day.  At least one… read more

Food Poisoning Laclede Jimmy Johns?

February 23, 2020

Multiple reports of possible food poisoning from the Laclede Jimmy Johns led to the restaurant’s temporary closure during the weekend of January 25th.  According to The University News, at least 15 St. Louis University students reported food poisoning and two… read more

Thanksgiving Food Poisoning – How to Make Sure It Doesn’t Happen to You

November 20, 2019

Thanksgiving is upon us folks. In just a few short days we will be gathering with family, catching up on the past year or so with new stories, commenting on how everyone (especially the children) has grown, and most importantly,… read more

Scombroid Food Poisoning Linked to Kroger Stores

September 8, 2019

The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the FDA has issued a public health alert after four cases of Scombroid food poisoning were reported in Montgomery and Franklin counties. The illnesses were sourced to Kroger stores at Austin Landing and Cornerstone… read more

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: A Lesser Known Food Poisoning Complication

July 13, 2019

Have you ever heard of Guillain-Barre Syndrome?  Chances are, you probably haven’t.  Unless you or someone you know was diagnosed with it.  While there are several ways to contract this horrible illness, one of the lesser known modes of transmission… read more

What Do Climate Change, Fruit Flies and Food Poisoning Have Common?

May 31, 2019

“It’s a cool place, and they say it gets colder.  You’re bundled up now wait ‘til you get older.  But the meteor men beg to differ, judging by the hole in the satellite picture.”  Perhaps Smash Mouth is on to… read more

Caring for Someone with Food Poisoning

March 19, 2019

It is the worst feeling in the world to see your loved one hurt or sick and not know how to help them or feel powerless to make them feel better.  Sometimes there is something that you can do.  Ice… read more