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State Attorneys General Urge Congress to Ban Unwashed Poppy Seeds, Here’s Why.
March 5, 2024
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is among 12 other state attorneys general urging the United States Congress to ban unwashed poppy seeds. These include Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and West… read more
Dole Brand Salad is Recalled, Potential Cross-Contamination
February 27, 2024
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. issued an announcement that certain kit varieties of their Dole brand salad is recalled. This recall is in response to potential cross-contamination with a different recalled product – Rizo Lopez Foods cheese. Large production facilities process… read more
Kitchen Safety Tips to Give You a Green Light in the Kitchen!
February 27, 2024
Much of cooking is common sense. The oven is hot. Ice is cold. You can get sick from eating raw meat. Most people know most things. But everyone can benefit from a refresher. Let’s take a ride and discuss some… read more
Hepatitis A Exposure at University of North Dakota, Officials Urge Vaccination
February 23, 2024
Grand Forks North Dakota Public Health officials urge vaccination following possible Hepatitis A exposure at University of North Dakota. Reports indicate more than 50 people have been vaccinated so far. According to Grand Forks Public Health, the exposure event took… read more
Carnegie Mellon University Outbreak? On-Campus Eatery Had Multiple Violations
February 23, 2024
When inspectors were investigating possible foodborne illnesses at Carnegie Mellon University, several violations were discovered at the campus eatery, Stack’d Underground, according to the report. Some of these violations may have led to unfortunate illnesses. Is there a Carnegie Mellon… read more
FDA Warns Iowa Egg Company, A Houston-Based Firm
February 22, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Iowa Egg Company. The letter was addressed to the Houston office for the Osage, Iowa-based egg manufacturing facility due to ongoing violations. In an official letter, the FDA… read more
Käserei Gloggnitz CEO Faces Criminal Charges for Listeria Outbreak, Sentenced to 13 Months in Prison
February 22, 2024
The CEO of Käserei Gloggnitz recently faced criminal charges for a Listeria outbreak linked to the firm’s dairy products and has been sentenced to 13 months in prison. This isn’t something you see often. In most cases, the company is… read more
Popular Cereal Brands Contain Chlormequat, A Pesticide Linked to Infertility
February 20, 2024
A new study published by the Environmental Working Group in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology reveals that several popular cereal brands contain chlormequat – a growth regulating chemical, linked to infertility in animals. The United States Environmental… read more
Raw Farm E. coli Outbreak Sickens 10
February 20, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreak that has been linked to Raw Farm, LLC. According to an update on February 16, 2024, the product under investigation is Raw Farm brand,… read more
FDA Updates Import Alerts on Cantaloupes
February 10, 2024
In light of ongoing concerns about imported cantaloupes and the recent outbreaks with subsequent recalls associated with the melon, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated their import alerts for the product. Certain manufacturers and regions have been… read more