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Extended Recall Due to Bird Flu in Raw Farm Dairy Milk
December 20, 2024
The California Department of Public Health issues a second recall in response to bird flu in Raw Farm dairy’s raw milk product. As the threat of bird flu in raw milk continues to grow, we are likely to see more… read more
Don’t Make Food Poisoning Your Plus One at the Holiday Potluck This Year! What NOT to Bring.
December 19, 2024
A holiday potluck is a great way to reduce the stress for the person hosting the event. You also get to enjoy a variety of foods and show off your favorite and famous recipes. There are, however, a few tips… read more
UK Study Finds Mold in Marijuana Along with Other Harmful Contaminants
December 13, 2024
A recent white paper published by Curaleaf Clinic in the United Kingdom (UK) highlights the problem of mold in marijuana found in illicit products. In addition to mold, other contaminants like chemical residues, heavy metals, yeasts, and harmful bacteria were… read more
An Invisible Threat Lurking in Your Chicken: Multidrug Resistant Campylobacter
December 8, 2024
Scientists uncover the startling truth that the chicken in your refrigerator likely harbors a nasty germ. Human cases of multidrug resistance Campylobacter infections are commonly linked to poultry. Raw poultry is often associated with Salmonella bacteria. But other harmful pathogens… read more
Is There a Connection Between Ground Beef-Associated Salmonellosis and Socioeconomic Status?
December 7, 2024
Is there a community-level connection in ground beef-associated salmonellosis statistics? Does socioeconomic status make you more or less likely to become sick from this type of outbreak? Scientists say yes. The reason, however, is not all that clear. This was… read more
Another Taylor Farms Recall Impacts Canada. What Does It Mean For Us?
December 6, 2024
This week, another Taylor Farms recall was announced by the Government of Canada. This recall is directed at packaged salad products for sale in Canada. So, what does it mean for us here in the United States. It could mean… read more
New Gallup Poll Sheds Light on American’s Trust in Our Food Supply
December 4, 2024
A new Gallup poll reports that American consumers have lost faith in the country’s food supply. Both trust in government assurance of food safety and faith in safety of food at grocery stores have shown a marked decline. What Is… read more
How Often Have We Seen Leafy Greens Outbreaks in Recent History?
December 4, 2024
As the pieces come together in this recent E. coli outbreak likely pointing to leafy greens, it is a great time to reflect on how often leafy green outbreaks have popped up in recent history. It almost makes you want… read more
December 3, 2024
Scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University discovered a Campylobacter jejuni antibody that could contribute to significant new technologies in detection and infection prevention. Could we see a Campylobacter vaccine in the future. Maybe. But first, what is Campylobacter and how serious… read more
Keep Food Poisoning Away from Your Holiday Table
December 2, 2024
With holiday entertaining being such a prime topic and focal point it is important to keep food poisoning away from your holiday table. Here are some tips and tricks that will help ensure that no one gets sick (at least… read more