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Totally Cool Ice Cream Plant Closes Due to Repeat Listeria Violations
March 13, 2025
The Totally Cool ice cream plant has closed its doors following a permanent injunction request from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The repeat Listeria violations and continued failure to correct other food safety problems observed during repeated inspections… read more
March 12, 2025
Something that many new or even experienced mothers forget is that what goes into their bodies can often be transferred to a baby through breastmilk. E. coli & breastfeeding a baby is something that deserves to be looked into. Recently,… read more
The Problem with Netted Melons Goes Further Than Rind Deep
March 7, 2025
Netted melons pose a unique challenge. The texture of the surface serves as a webbing to attract and trap microbes. Some of which can do us harm. Harm that ranges from mild intestinal illness, to severe complication, and even death…. read more
Bird Flu in Arizona Dairy Cattle Milk, What is the Risk to Humans?
March 4, 2025
A recent detection of bird flu in Arizona dairy cattle milk has people wondering. What is the risk to humans? What can you do to reduce your risk of infection from dairy cattle milk? Arizona Department of Agriculture Quarantines Dairy… read more
March 3, 2025
Are salmon at risk in Idaho? What do government layoffs and salmon have in common? Potentially a lot, when it comes to a certain River in Idaho. Ecologist in Idaho Fired, Says Salmon at Risk in Idaho Following the termination… read more
Severe Bird Flu Case in Wyoming, Third American to be Hospitalized
March 2, 2025
A Wyoming woman is the third American hospitalized with severe bird flu so far. The Wyoming Department of Health confirmed these test results earlier this month. Here’s what we know about the severe bird flu situation to date and what… read more
Frozen Supplemental Shakes Are the Source of Long-Term, Deadly Listeria Outbreak
February 25, 2025
Frozen supplemental shakes have been determined the source of a Listeria outbreak on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) radar since late November. This deadly outbreak has eluded investigators for what appears to be seven years, with sporadic illnesses… read more
First Bird Flu Death in United States Reported
February 23, 2025
The first bid flu death has been reported in the United States. The Louisiana man who was hospitalized with the first severe case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), H5N1, bird flu did not recover from his illness, reports the… read more
Huge Boudin Recall Due to Foreign Matter Contamination
February 22, 2025
DJ’s Boudain LLC issues huge boudin recall after complaints of foreign matter contamination. When you dig into a juicy link of boudin, you expect to find flavor, not plastic. But that is what at least one disappointed consumer discovered in… read more
Chlorate in Coca Cola Recall Affects UK, But What is Chlorate?
February 21, 2025
A recall in the UK due to chlorate in Coca Cola has made national news. It seems like every time I open my newsfeed, there is a confusing article about a recall for this popular beverage. But does it affect… read more