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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
September 30, 2021
Reactive arthritis is a condition that causes redness and swelling (inflammation) in various joints in the body, due to a gastrointestinal infection such as food poisoning or after a urinary infection. The disorder primarily affects the knees, feet, toes, hips,… read more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Statistics
September 30, 2021
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common long-term or recurrent disorder of gastrointestinal (GI) functioning that affects 10 to 15 percent of the population. It is characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating or gas, diarrhea, and constipation. If you’ve… read more
Potters Pond Campylobacter Outbreak
September 14, 2021
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing the immediate closure of the Potters Pond (GA10PP), located in South Kingstown, to all shellfish harvesting. The pond will remain closed until further… read more
Alaska Hospital Food Poisoning Outbreak
August 10, 2021
Alaska Health and Social Services announced via Facebook on August 7 a potential outbreak: Please be aware that a suspected outbreak of foodborne illness is being investigated in Homer. If anyone is experiencing foodborne illness symptoms (gastrointestinal illness) and has… read more
June 30, 2021
People contract food poisoning after consuming food or drink contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. Those most susceptible to foodborne illnesses are small children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic conditions or compromised immune symptoms. Here… read more
June 29, 2021
The holidays are typically paired with favorite festive foods that people do not cook or eat frequently. Many of those contain raw ingredients, leading to food safety pitfalls and an increased risk of food poisoning. Here are some of the… read more
June 28, 2021
During the summer months, the number of food poisoning cases increases quite substantially. Barbecues and outdoor parties are breeding grounds for foodborne illness. Food is left out longer than it should, and certain harmful bacteria function better at high temperatures…. read more
Suspected Outbreak Linked to Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken
May 21, 2021
The USDA has announced that there is a suspected Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken Salmonella Outbreak currently under investigation. At this time, there are no details surrounding this outbreak, apart from the identified food source. More information will be forthcoming as… read more
Foodborne illness Under Investigation-Jimmy Johns to Blame Again?
April 15, 2021
The McLean County Health Department has reported the possible foodborne illness. An undetermined number of ill individuals that have been contaminated and or hospitalized still remain unknown. Is there another Jimmy Johns food poisoning outbreak? Read all about it here…. read more
Thomson International Onion Recall
August 3, 2020
Last week, the CDC and FDA told US consumers that the mystery Salmonella outbreak finally had a confirmed source: onions. Now, those with onions at home are wondering “Which onions have been recalled?” Look no further. Here is the latest… read more