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Oyster Recall in Carson City, Nevada and California Issued Due to Reported Illnesses
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 11, 2026
Health officials have announced an oyster recall in Carson City due to reported illnesses associated with the seafood item. California Department of Public Health has too! What oyster products are involved in this recall. What illnesses have oysters been associated… read more
At Least Three Sick in Foodborne Outbreak Linked to Carnitas Mr. Porky Taqueria
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 10, 2026
Carnitas Mr. Porky Taqueria is the likely source of a foodborne gastrointestinal illness outbreak. At least three people from three different households have reported similar illnesses after eating at the restaurant that also serves as the kitchen for two Birrieria… read more
Death Cap Mushrooms Linked to At Least Four Deaths in California, Public Safety Alert Issued
Food Safety,Our Blog | February 9, 2026
A Death Cap mushroom poisoning outbreak has prompted California Department of Health to issue a public safety alert. This “unprecedented” outbreak of severe illnesses and deaths has been associated with people accidently picking and eating Death Cap mushrooms and Western… read more
GAO Disappointed in Foodborne Illness Prevention, Calls Out FDA in Recent Report
Food Safety,Our Blog | January 21, 2026
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has officially called out deficiencies in foodborne illness prevention results, as described in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) enacted in 2011. While a good portion of the plans were met, there are at least… read more
International Nestle Formula Recall Due to Ingredient Issue. Could It Impact the U.S.?
Bacillus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 8, 2026
A recent Nestle formula recall has impacted the international community, putting babies across the world at risk. While this is not yet a problem in the United State, it could be. The recall was initiated because an ingredient used in… read more
Did You Get Food Poisoning at Mizuki Buffet? You Are Not Alone!
Bacillus,Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Staphyloccocous | December 28, 2025
If you got food poisoning at Mizuki Buffet recently, you are not alone. Several cases of foodborne illness have been reported with Mizuki Buffet being a common food source. Others likely have gone unreported. Multiple violations were discovered when King… read more
Bacillus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 10, 2025
Thanksgiving Indian fusion meals from Kanishka Cuisine of India are a common factor in at least 35 gastrointestinal illnesses clustered around Seattle, Washington. Authorities believe the specific cause of the illness is a fast-acting toxin produced by one or two… read more
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | October 9, 2025
Recent changes to pre-harvest water requirements for domestically grown produce may help improve the safety of our food supply. Irrigation water is a common source of foodborne outbreaks in the United States. The recent update to pre-harvest water requirements is… read more
The FDA Response to Cesium-137 Contamination Risk, Explained
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 8, 2025
News of the FDA response to Cesium-137 contamination has come from the agency this week. The agency has announced that they are exercising the rights to certain historically unused tools to protect American consumers from this radioactive threat to the… read more
Innovative Therapeutic Bacteria, a Battle of the Bugs!
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 17, 2025
Therapeutic bacteria may be the answer to food poisoning. What better way to fight a bad bug than with a good one. Not all super heroes wear capes. Some live in a test tube until they are ready to be… read more