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Sprouted Bean Salmonella Outbreak Sickens at Least 11 People So Far!
July 21, 2025
A sprouted bean Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 11 people so far. What products are impacted? How was the problem discovered? What is being done about it? Find out this, and more, as we uncover the details behind this… read more
Packaged Salad Kits: Convenience At a Cost
February 5, 2025
Packaged salad kits are convenient. But at what cost? And I don’t mean the price tag. Though it usually does cost more for things that are already made. No. In this case, safety is the potential cost. The Convenience of… read more
Another Taylor Farms Recall Impacts Canada. What Does It Mean For Us?
December 6, 2024
This week, another Taylor Farms recall was announced by the Government of Canada. This recall is directed at packaged salad products for sale in Canada. So, what does it mean for us here in the United States. It could mean… read more
Is Boar’s Head Deli Meat Safe to Eat?
October 9, 2024
A recent and ongoing Listeria outbreak linked to a famed and renowned producer has people wondering, is Boar’s Head deli meat safe to eat? Known for its quality, consumers were shocked to discover the conditions of the plant exposed in… read more
June 11, 2024
E. coli, or Escherichia coli, is a bacterial species that resides in the intestines of humans and animals. Most strains are harmless and important for maintaining a healthy gut, but some can be pathogenic and result in serious health conditions. How… read more
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