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Maysara Winery & Pearl Catering: the Cause of the Shigella Wedding Outbreak?
March 31, 2019
In the days following the announcement of the Shigella Wedding Outbreak, more information has come out naming the suspects. The wedding venue, Maysara Winery, and the wedding caterer, Pearl Catering, are among them. According to the recent report on the… read more
Ecoli Outbreak in Kentucky – Exact Source Still a Mystery
March 31, 2019
Another Ecoli outbreak has hit the news. This time in central Kentucky. And while reports are just coming in, the fingers are starting to point to fast food establishments. While no names have been mentioned, Health Department officials are starting… read more
Uninvited Guest: Shigella Crashes Wedding
March 29, 2019
Cue Billy Idol. “It’s a nice day for a Shigella Wedding.” Wait. NO, IT’S NOT! That’s the exact phrase I would scream if I were the newly weds who are the hot topic of a recent Oregon Health Authority report…. read more
Ecoli O103 Outbreak in Kentucky Kids Linked to Fast Food
March 28, 2019
Today, the Mercer County Health Department announced that there is an Ecoli O103 outbreak linked to “extensive fast food exposure.” At this time, the health agency has not yet announced what fast food restaurants those who were ill ate at…. read more
March 18, 2019
Are you considering a poppy seed lawsuit? Did you or someone you love get sick or even die because of poppy seeds? Do you just need more information? Are you wondering what a poppy seed lawsuit would entail? You can… read more
Elko, Nevada: The Grille At Gold Dust West Salmonella Outbreak
March 15, 2019
A food poisoning outbreak has hit the small Nevada town of Elko this week. Here is what you need to know about the The Grille At Gold Dust West Salmonella Outbreak: According to the recent media coverage, the local health department… read more
Butterball Turkey: The Source of Salmonella Outbreak in Wisconsin
March 13, 2019
It’s time to go through your freezer because there may be a problem with the turkey products in there. The CDC, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak. Wisconsin public health investigators… read more
Bronx Hospital to Install New Cooling Towers
February 27, 2019
NYC health + hospitals, which is the largest public health care system in US, announced complete installation of state-of-art antimicrobial cooling towers. These cooling towers are installed to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria like Legionella in the water system…. read more
February 22, 2019
Food allergies can be concerning for anyone, but for some, they can be deadly. So, when food companies release food for sale to the public without labeling potential allergens on their packaging, this poses a major food safety problem. For… read more
November 1, 2018
Pickle lovers come together on November 1st and rejoice in the idea that the product that makes many of your favorite cucumber creations the best has its very own day- Vinegar! Happy National Vinegar Day! Being a pickle maker myself… read more