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Salmonella Kosher Chicken Outbreak
September 6, 2018
An outbreak of salmonella originating from one of the biggest producers of kosher chicken in the United States, Empire Kosher in New York, has left 17 people ill and one dead. Cases were reported in four US states: New York,… read more
Del Monte Cyclospora Outbreak Over
September 5, 2018
The CDC, FDA, and state officials have declared an official end to the Del Monte Cyclospora Outbreak that caused some 250 documented illnesses in people who had purchased pre-packaged trays of Del Monte Fresh vegetables. As of September 5th, the… read more
This Time, French Fries are Better for You Than a Salad
September 2, 2018
The illustrious, gleaming golden arches of McDonald’s are under attack. As we have all been basking in the sun and enjoying our favorite guilty pleasures, a viscous outbreak of cyclospora has been raging across the Midwest United States. The home… read more
Important Recall: Publix Super Market and E. coli
August 31, 2018
On Thursday, the Florida Supermarket chain Publix Super Market, Inc., sent out a voluntary recall notice. Publix Super Markets, working alongside local health departments and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) are letting consumers know of a possible E…. read more
Publix’s E. coli Uh-Oh, O26 That Is…
August 31, 2018
Ground beef sold at Publix this summer may have infected 18 people with E. coli O26. The E. coli-contaminated beef was sold at Publix stores in these Florida counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River,… read more
E. coli is Nothing More Than a Playground Bully
August 30, 2018
Any time your child is very sick can be frightening and even traumatizing. This is especially true when your child becomes sick from a foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning. As a parent, all you want to do is… read more
August 28, 2018
Just when we think about taking down Chipotle out of the picture of outbreaks, it comes back into it right again. Around 700 customers fell ill after eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Ohio. The cause of the outbreak was… read more
What’s Going on with the McDonald’s Cyclospora Outbreak?
August 28, 2018
As of this post, the CDC, FDA and health officials across the country are still investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to salad sold at McDonalds at different locations in the country. The outbreak was first reported on July 13,… read more
Empire Chicken Salmonella Recall
August 25, 2018
As of August 24th, 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc., issued a public health alert and an Empire Chicken Salmonella Recall. This alert was in response to… read more
Manure Meandering – Read This Before You Plant Your Veggies
August 23, 2018
Manure can be a great base for compost. The leavings of cows, horses, and other grass-munching herbivores are rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are all necessary ingredients for cooking up healthy soil. Manure is readily available, too –… read more