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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Radioactive Shrimp Source Potentially Discovered, More Recalls
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 8, 2025
Experts have potentially tracked down the radioactive shrimp source. A step in the right direction for keeping potentially contaminated seafood out of the American marketplace. So where did it come from? An industrial recycling facility in Indonesia. Here’s what we… read more
Walmart Radioactive Shrimp Recall! Check Your Freezers!
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 21, 2025
A shrimp recall impacting raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart is stranger than fiction. It might be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137). A radioactive isotope. But don’t get any ideas. Eating it will not turn you into a spider person, bulked… read more
THC-Contaminated Pizza from Famous Yeti’s Pizza, At Least 85 Sickened Last October
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 27, 2025
Last October, THC-contaminated pizza from Famous Yeti’s Pizza sickened at least 85 people. Likely more! Public Health Madison & Dane County issued a public announcement at the time, warning consumers in the jurisdiction. A recent Centers for Disease Control and… read more
How to Protect Your Family During a Giardia Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 13, 2025
With a rise in Giardia cases in Hopkins County, Kentucky it is a great idea to visit the topic of what to do during a Giardia outbreak. While the health department investigates the source of the Hopkins County Giardia Outbreak,… read more
Giardia Outbreak in Hopkins County Sickens 24 So Far, Health Department Investigates
Outbreaks & Recalls | July 10, 2025
The Hopkins County Health Department is investigating a Giardia outbreak linked to El Tapatio restaurant in their jurisdiction. So far, there have been 24 reported cases. What is Giardia? How do you become infected? What should you do if you… read more
New Study Finds Antimicrobial Resistance Makes Infections 10 Times More Deadly
Our Blog | June 14, 2025
A recent study found a shocking statistic about antimicrobial resistance and mortality rate. Based on accumulated data, scientists find that those suffering from resistant bacteremia have a 10% increased likelihood of death when compared to patients without antimicrobial resistant strains…. read more
Food Poisoning Deaths and Hospitalizations Doubled in 2024, Says Food for Thought Report
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 11, 2025
A recent Food for Thought report announced foodborne illnesses in 2024 increased significantly over the previous year. Even scarier, the number of deaths and hospitalizations due to severe illnesses doubled! Doubled! Overall, there were 1,392 people sickened by contaminated food… read more
What To Do When Severe Food Poisoning Strikes
Our Blog | June 7, 2025
Severe food poisoning goes beyond the mild inconvenience of minor food poisoning. For many with healthy immune systems and mild or moderate infections, food poisoning may not be serious. Treat the symptoms. Eat bland foods. Stay close to the bathroom…. read more
FDA Issues Food Safety Alert for Pan-African Food Distributors Due to Rodent Infestation
Outbreaks & Recalls | June 3, 2025
The FDA just issued a food safety alert for products coming from Pan-African Food Distributors in Louisville, Kentucky. The facility housed shelf-stable food products including infant nutritional cereals, baked goods and other products imported and distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors… read more
Could AI Help Detect Foodborne Illness Outbreaks?
Our Blog | June 1, 2025
UK health agencies may have a new way to detect foodborne illness outbreaks. Artificial intelligence. That’s right. AI. A novel use for a complex technology. New Surveillance Technology Will Help Detect Foodborne Illness Most cases of foodborne illness go unreported…. read more