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Chlorate in Coca Cola Recall Affects UK, But What is Chlorate?
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 21, 2025
A recall in the UK due to chlorate in Coca Cola has made national news. It seems like every time I open my newsfeed, there is a confusing article about a recall for this popular beverage. But does it affect… read more
Outbreak on Radiance of the Seas Cruise
Outbreaks & Recalls | February 19, 2025
An outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas cruise prompts a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigation. Given the symptoms, the illness is likely to be foodborne in origin. Though the most commonly associated cruise ship illness,… read more
GAO Publishes Status of Foodborne Illness in the U.S. Study Results
Food Policy,Our Blog | February 18, 2025
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently published a study on the Status of Foodborne Illness in the United States to help identify what areas of focus the government can emphasize to achieve better outcomes. The study report makes excellent points…. read more
Check Your Pantry! HEB, Trader Joe’s, Van Camp®, and Genova® Canned Tuna Recall Due to Botulism Risk
Botulism,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 12, 2025
Check your pantry for a canned tuna recall affecting several major brands. A major tuna manufacturer initiated a recall that affects several private labels. Do you have canned tuna in your pantry? Now is the time to check those labels,… read more
Packaged Salad Kits: Convenience At a Cost
Our Blog | February 5, 2025
Packaged salad kits are convenient. But at what cost? And I don’t mean the price tag. Though it usually does cost more for things that are already made. No. In this case, safety is the potential cost. The Convenience of… read more
Why Are We Seeing So Many Outbreaks and Recalls in the News?
Our Blog | February 3, 2025
If it feels like we are seeing so many outbreaks and recalls in the news. It’s because it is true. There are a lot. In fact, there are nine U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outbreaks, three Centers for Disease… read more
Protect Yourself from Foodborne Illness This Winter
Our Blog | January 7, 2025
Protect yourself from foodborne illness this winter by keeping food safety in mind. The consequences of food poisoning can have a wide range. From mild gastrointestinal upset, to seriously contemplating your life choices, to life-threatening, or even deadly. Don’t gamble… read more
Most Notable 2024 Food Poisoning Lawsuits
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024
If it seemed like there were more food poisoning lawsuits in 2024 than previous years, you may be right. 2024 was full of multi-state recalls, widespread foodborne outbreaks, and subsequent food poisoning lawsuits to boot. While every case of foodborne… read more
UK Study Finds Mold in Marijuana Along with Other Harmful Contaminants
Our Blog | December 13, 2024
A recent white paper published by Curaleaf Clinic in the United Kingdom (UK) highlights the problem of mold in marijuana found in illicit products. In addition to mold, other contaminants like chemical residues, heavy metals, yeasts, and harmful bacteria were… read more
Our Blog,Salmonella | December 9, 2024
Early detection of Salmonella bacteria in manufactured food could save lives. So why aren’t these problems caught earlier? That is an easy question with a complicated answer. Does It Seem Like We Have More Salmonella Contamination in Manufactured Foods? If… read more