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More Yellowfin Tuna Scrombroid Cases
October 6, 2019
Yet another recall has been initiated in the ongoing saga of Yellowfin tuna and Scrombroid poisoning. On October 1, 2019, the FDA announced yet another company with Yellowfin tuna initiating a recall. Here is what we know about this latest… read more
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Ecoli Outbreak
October 5, 2019
In what appears to be a pretty quiet announcement, Minnesota Department of Health’s Information and Communications Officer Doug Schultz, Information and Communications Officer confirmed this week that the agency is investigating an Ecoli outbreak linked to an Andover Mexican restaurant…. read more
Minnesota State Fair Ecoli Outbreak
September 17, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has announced the source of an Ecoli outbreak that has left 11 sick – 6 of which have been hospitalized and one who has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome. Those who are ill have reported… read more
Scombroid Food Poisoning Linked to Kroger Stores
September 8, 2019
The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the FDA has issued a public health alert after four cases of Scombroid food poisoning were reported in Montgomery and Franklin counties. The illnesses were sourced to Kroger stores at Austin Landing and Cornerstone… read more
14 People Sick with Ecoli in Philadelphia
September 5, 2019
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced an outbreak of Ecoli infections that has sickened 14 people so far. All of the 14 who are sick, ranging in age from 7 to 90, “presented with signs of acute gastroenteritis with… read more
2019 Texas Cyclospora Outbreak
August 29, 2019
Hidalgo County, Texas is in the midst of an outbreak of illness caused by the foodborne parasite cyclospora, according to public health officials and local news reports. Here’s what you need to know about the 2019 Texas Cyclospora Outbreak: Speaking… read more
Canadian Chicken Listeria Outbreak
August 25, 2019
Canadian health authorities have announced that a cluster of Listeria infections appears to be linked to Rosemount brand cooked diced chicken. The product is now under recall. But it appears there is much we all need to know about this… read more
Routine Testing Finds Legionella at Wayne State University
August 15, 2019
For Wayne State University, vigilance is paying off. Routine testing discovered heightened levels of Legionella bacteria in the Old Main cooling tower and the tower has been temporarily shut down for disinfection. Last year, late May, a WSU employee was… read more
Brixx & Barley Salmonella Outbreak
August 10, 2019
Salmonella Outbreak Closes Brixx & Barley A dozen people have reported Salmonella food poisoning after eating or drinking at Brixx and Barley. The Nassau County Department of Health is investigating the cluster of cases of salmonellosis associated with the Brixx… read more
What’s Going on with the Cavi Salmonella Papaya Outbreak?
August 3, 2019
Papaya is in the news again. And linked to Salmonella nonetheless. These new reports have me feeling déjà vu. Is it 2019 or 2017? With papaya and salmonella in the news again, it’s a bit hard to tell. Though with… read more