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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
August 17, 2023
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a recall alert for clamshell packaged organic kiwi under the brand name Zespri due to the potential health risk, Listeria monocytogenes. This bad bug is known for mild diarrheal illness but… read more
Marijuana Gummies Salmonella Recall
August 16, 2023
Another recall for marijuana edibles has Arizona marijuana stores checking recalled products and batch numbers to remove stock from the shelves. So far, the recalls were due to potential contamination with a harmful mold called Aspergillus. But the latest recall… read more
Real Kosher Ice Cream Listeria Recall
August 16, 2023
Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, New York issued a recall on August 9, 2023 for their Soft Serve on the Go ice cream and sorbet cups due to potential contamination with the health threat, Listeria monocytogenes after two people… read more
4 Cyclospora Outbreaks This Summer
August 9, 2023
Yet another Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreak is under investigation by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most recent posted on July 26, 2023 with 39 cases so far. Are these outbreaks potentially related? If not, why is there… read more
Hallettsville Restaurant Temporarily Closes in Response to Shigella Outbreak
June 10, 2023
When residents in Lavaca County, Texas began falling ill with Shigellosis, the illness associated with infection with Shigella bacteria, the State Health Department stepped in to begin an investigation. State Health Department Steps In Why the State Health Department and… read more
2022 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupe
June 7, 2023
The kids are hearing the school bell ring for the last time this year. People are planning vacations. Picnics and fresh fruit are on the menu. Melons are especially popular this time of year. The refreshing juicy fruit provides… read more
May 31, 2023
Poppy seeds are derived from the opium poppy plant and commonly used as a culinary ingredient. However, due to their association with opium production, concerns have been raised about their potential risks. Opium Content and Legal Restrictions Opium poppies naturally… read more
Cricket Creek Farm Cheese Listeria Outbreak
May 30, 2023
An outbreak of Listeria illnesses has been linked to a pasteurized cheese product distributed in Massachusetts and New York. Here is everything we know about the Cricket Creek Farm Cheese Listeria Outbreak: About the Cricket Creek Farm Cheese Listeria Outbreak… read more
Don’t Lick That Spoon! Outbreak Linked to Raw Flour Salmonella
May 2, 2023
It might be tempting. That brownie batter smells amazing! And many have a guilty pleasure of eating cookie dough raw. They do sell cookie dough ice cream after all. It may seem innocent. But whatever you do. Don’t. Lick. That…. read more
April 15, 2023
An FDA recall this week has hinted that there is a lettuce listeria outbreak right under our noses. The CDC and FDA have not made an announcement yet of such outbreak, but the lettuce manufacturer, Revolution Farms, has states in… read more