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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
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