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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
June 23, 2018
As a child, I remember having bean sprouts in pre-packaged Chinese food, but never remember actually seeing them in our local grocery store. I guess they were something that I just didn’t look for and never really knew existed beyond… read more
Salmonella in Sprouts – Are We on the Brink of Another Outbreak?
June 23, 2018
Raw sprouts are among the riskiest foods you can eat. I am not alone in this belief. Mike Doyle, the Director of the Center for Food Safety at the University of Georgia stated “I consider sprouts to be among the… read more
The Scoop on Poop: Why Your Fecal Matter Matters
June 23, 2018
When a tummy ache becomes serious enough that your over-the-counter treatments and home remedies are just not doing the trick, it might be time to see a doctor. If you find yourself in a doctor’s office or emergency room as… read more
Why Honey Smacks Cereal is Keeping Parents Awake at Night
June 21, 2018
As a parent, the worst thing we want to hear is that there has been another recall on a popular food that we serve our children. In the news this week, we learned of the recall of Kellogg’s Honey Smacks… read more
Puffed Wheat, Sugar, and Salmonella?
June 16, 2018
It seems as though Salmonella is creeping into every facet of our lives. This time: breakfast cereal. Yes, you heard me right. Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal, since late Thursday evening, has been recalled due to Salmonella. The FDA and CDC,… read more
It’s Turning into the Summer of Salmonella
June 15, 2018
It’s already been a cruel summer when it comes to food poisoning. Melons, eggs, and cereal? Nationwide outbreaks. An increase in hospitalizations. And the word “Salmonella” or words “Salmonella outbreak” is on every news station every night it seems. Summer… read more
First Michigan Lawsuit in Midwest Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Precut Melons
June 14, 2018
On June 12, 2018, national food safety lawyer Jory Lange of the Lange Law Firm, PLLC and lawyers Paul Zebrowski and Thomas A. Biscup of ZEBROWSKI LAW have filed a second lawsuit, the first in Michigan, in the Salmonella Adelaide outbreak… read more
Salmonella and Melons: Haven’t We Seen This Before?
June 11, 2018
We’ve all seen Salmonella outbreaks before—raw eggs, undercooked meats, improperly handled seafood—but how many cases come to mind when we consider any sort of fruit or vegetable? While recent news about the romaine lettuce recall might immediately come to mind,… read more
The Truth About the Salmonella Pre-Cut Melon Outbreak in 60 Seconds or Less
June 10, 2018
Health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that dozens of people have been sickened in a Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon, Salmonella Pre-Cut Melon Outbreak. The outbreak triggered a voluntary recall of pre-cut watermelon, honeydew… read more
Another Salmonella Outbreak! This Time, It’s Melons
June 9, 2018
Check your fridge! There’s another Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melons! We all know that raw eggs, undercooked chicken, and improperly handled seafood are likely to cause a manifestation of some nasty, flu-like symptoms. But did you ever stop to… read more