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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
May 30, 2022
Updated April 9, 2024 Many wonder, how long can milk withstand being left out before it spoils? Whether due to absentmindedness or simply a curiosity about the science behind it, many wonder about the factors influencing milk’s shelf life outside… read more
April 29, 2022
Updated April 9, 2024 Fresh salmon can sit out at room temperature for about two hours before it begins to break down. In warmer temperatures, salmon should be cooked or discarded within an even shorter period of time. Why Can… read more
Kinder Surprise Eggs Recalled Before Big Candy Holiday
April 12, 2022
Italian chocolate giant Ferrero has issued a recall for their toy filled confection known as Kinder Surprise Chocolate Eggs amid link between 63 United Kingdom Salmonella cases. Additional cases have been reported in Europe in the countries of Ireland, France,… read more
How Long Can Cooked Bacon Sit Out?
February 28, 2022
As a general rule, cooked meats should not sit out at room temperature longer than two hours, and that includes bacon. In high temperatures, cooked bacon should be consumed or discarded within a shorter amount of time. If you or… read more
Cronobacter in Baby Formula – Recall Announced
February 25, 2022
This month, the FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners announced they are investigating four consumer complaints of infant illness related to products from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility received from 9/20/2021 to 1/11/2022. All of the cases… read more
How Long Can Deli Meat Be Left Out?
December 31, 2021
Most everyone has deli meats around the house, as they are convenient for making lunch or a quick snack. However, it is important to note that deli meat can only be left out at room temperature for two hours. Why… read more
Do Eggs Need to be Refrigerated?
December 31, 2021
In the U.S, eggs are refrigerated, but in other parts of the world, you will likely find them stacked on a shelf in one of the store’s aisles. So do eggs really need to be refrigerated? It depends on where… read more
Hepatitis A at Starbucks in Gloucester Township
November 25, 2021
Employee Tests Positive for Hepatitis A at Starbucks in Gloucester Township You may have been exposed to Hepatitis A at Starbucks. Did you go to Starbucks in Gloucester Township on November 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, or 13? The Camden… read more
October 31, 2021
Formerly known as Enterobacter sakazakii—Cronobacter is a group of gram-negative bacteria that cause serious health problems and even death in newborns, children, and elders. Cronobacter survives in very dry conditions and is well known for being particularly dangerous for infants… read more
October 29, 2021
Georgia state health officials are investigating whether E. coli (presumably, E. coli O157:H7) was spread at the Georgia National Fair held earlier this month. Here is everything we know about this Georgia Fair Ecoli Outbreak: Georgia Fair Ecoli Outbreak The… read more