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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
June 10, 2024
Escherichia coli, often referred to as E. coli, is a bacterium that naturally inhabits the intestines of humans and animals. While most strains are non-pathogenic and contribute positively to gut health, certain strains can cause significant illness. Symptoms of E. coli E…. read more
June 10, 2024
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a diverse group of bacteria. Most strains are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals. However, some E. coli strains can cause illnesses. Here are the major pathogenic strains: Enterotoxigenic E. coli… read more
May 1, 2024
H-E-B issued a voluntary recall on April 27, 2024 for select ice cream products due to the potential presence of metal foreign material contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made the formal announcement on April 29, 2024. The… read more
August 1, 2023
Could your stomach bug lead to cancer? Researchers out of the University of Illinois, Chicago say yes. A recent study led by Jun Sun, Ph.D. observed a link between Salmonella exposure and instances of colon cancer. They found that… read more
Salmonella Cashew Brie – A Look Back
July 15, 2023
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) is a weekly publication prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that provides “timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. Periodically the publication will print… read more
Salmonella Thompson Outbreak and Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak
September 16, 2021
The FDA announced today on its “Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks” table that there are two more outbreaks of Salmonella, source still unknown. Here is everything we know about the Salmonella Thompson Outbreak and Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak: Salmonella Thompson Outbreak… read more
I’ll Have a Bowl of Captain Crunch, Hold the Shrimp
May 14, 2021
The two words, “cereal” and “shrimp” should never be in the same sentence. Unless you are feeding cereal to your pet shrimp. Memories of the long dead Sea Monkeys I dutifully fed and monitored in elementary school come to mind. … read more
October 27, 2020
Who doesn’t enjoy a good juice bar?! I certainly enjoy a delicious smoothie from time to time. Unfortunately, even fresh fruits and vegetable can become contaminated with Salmonella. Currently, officials are investigating a juice bar salmonella outbreak, that has left… read more
August 7, 2020
When you are a huge retailer like Publix, it is typical that you are involved in food recalls, and sometimes outbreaks. On its website, Publix Salmonella Recall provides recall information. Without further ado, here are the latest Publix Salmonella Recall… read more
August 7, 2020
When you are a huge retailer like Fred Meyer, it is typical that you are involved in food recalls, and sometimes outbreaks. On its website, Fred Meyer Salmonella Recall provides recall information. Without further ado, here are the latest Fred… read more