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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
MDH Names 3 Restaurants in Cyclospora Minnesota Outbreak
July 27, 2019
There’s no denying it has been quite the week for cyclospora outbreaks. Just yesterday, the FDA and CDC announced a multi-state outbreak of cyclospora illnesses. Today, the Minnesota Department of Health has identified 35 laboratory confirmed cases of cyclospora that… read more
July 26, 2019
News has broken that several workplace cafeterias were linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness. Two of the cafeterias are in Northern Virginia: one at Capital One headquarters in McLean, and the other at the Valo Park Building in McLean…. read more
July 25, 2019
Stop! Before you make that pesto sauce or use that basil in your ratatouille, check your stock. News has just broken that 132 people are sick with cyclospora linked to fresh basil imported from Mexico. Here is everything we know… read more
Yersinia Outbreak Possibly Linked to Creamworks Creamery
July 22, 2019
Residents in Pennsylvania, before you pour milk in your coffee or cereal bowl this morning, check the label first. The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued a public health alert warning residents from drinking milk from a Wayne County dairy farm… read more