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New Mexico Hit Harder Than Reported in JBS Salmonella Beef Outbreak
October 31, 2018
Tuesday, October 30th, the New Mexico Department of Health issued a press release warning New Mexico residents of a Salmonella outbreak believed linked to ground beef. Since late August, 30 New Mexico residents have been diagnosed with Salmonella, 24% of… read more
Lead in Curry Powder A Problem!
October 26, 2018
Sirob Imports, Incorporated is recalling some of their curry powder after testing showed that it might contain elevated levels of lead, the FDA announced Wednesday. Brands distributed by the Lindenhurst, NY business that are affected by the recall include Corrado,… read more
October 17, 2018
People like to eat sweet things. There’s no shame in that. We sweeten our tea, we sweeten our cakes, we sweeten our cereals and peanut butter sandwiches. With scary information constantly streaming out about the dangers that sugar presents to… read more
Listeria Caramel Apples: What We Have Learned
October 12, 2018
Halloween is getting closer, which means that it’s time for unfounded rumors on Facebook. That’s right: fall is barely here, it’s still basically summer, and yet someone on your newsfeed is already gearing up to share a story about Halloween… read more
These 16 States Involved in Salmonella Beef Outbreak
October 6, 2018
Put that ground beef in the trash. Sorry, that’s all its good for now. Curious about the Salmonella Beef Outbreak states? Here’s what you need to know: Currently, 57 people have been hospitalized across 16 states. To check if your… read more
September 5, 2018
Not many people know this, but Monday, October 15, 2018, is Global Handwashing Day. It is an awareness event which emphasizes the simple practice of using soap and water to ward off life-threatening diseases. While handwashing is a simple hygienic… read more
Numbers Rising in Salmonella Outbreak at La Luz Mexican
August 29, 2018
Last week, another Salmonella outbreak made the news. You might not have heard about it since it only affected a handful of people in a Colorado town, but now that handful has grown large enough to gain national attention. And… read more
The Dog Days of Summer have Retrieved Another Salmonella Outbreak
August 20, 2018
There’s no need to be overly-wary Perry County, but being aware may serve you well. There’s Another Salmonella Outbreak… There were 23 Salmonella cases were reported by Perry County Hospital in MO on August 9th, 2018. Since then, the numbers… read more
Re-freezing Ice Cream Can Cause a Digestive Melt Down
August 14, 2018
“I scream, You scream, we all scream for ice cream!” These are the words that bring a smile to your face and perhaps a brain freeze to the noggin. Turns out even safe ice cream can have dire consequences if… read more
Kissing Chickens Leads to Salmonella
August 12, 2018
While we’re certainly tired of facing salmonella outbreaks, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s such a common infection in American. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonella poisoning is responsible for nearly half of the gastrointestinal… read more