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Salmonella Dog Treats Lead to Outbreak in Humans
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | July 4, 2019
The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states and the FDA announced they are investigating a multi-state, multi-drug resistant outbreak in 13 states. 45 people have fallen ill as a result of the outbreak and 12 of them… read more
There’s Another Salmonella Papaya Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 29, 2019
The end of the week brought yet another repeat offender – papayas. Yes, there is another Salmonella Papaya Outbreak. Yes, it is imported papayas. Yes, we are doing another face palm. Here’s everything we know at this time: The Announcement… read more
Elite Childcare Academy Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 5, 2019
A local daycare closed its doors today following a Salmonella outbreak in Omaha, Nebraska.According to local media, the Douglas County Health Department confirmed its launch of an investigation into the outbreak. The number of illnesses and exact source of the outbreak… read more
Death by Cookie? Hidden Risks of Raw Cookie Dough
Food Safety | May 26, 2019
Raw cookie dough. You either love it or you hate it. I happen to be smack firmly in the hate category. While I am certainly a germaphobe, that actually isn’t the reason why. I just really don’t like the flavor… read more
Del Monte Veggie Tray Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 21, 2019
Del Monte is back in the news today. Why? Not for Cyclospora. But instead for a Del Monte Veggie Tray Salmonella Outbreak. Here’s what we know right now about this latest Del Monte Veggie Tray Salmonella Outbreak: The Announcement Just… read more
2019 Backyard Poultry Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 16, 2019
The concept of a backyard flock, or raising chickens on your own property for eggs or meat, is increasing in popularity. Who doesn’t like fresh eggs? What better way to know where your food comes from than to raise it… read more
Salmonella Tahini Outbreak – Texas Cases Reported
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 16, 2019
Hummus and baba ganoush lovers take caution today. There is a Salmonella Tahini Outbreak linked to Karawan or El-Karawan labeled tahini. This is especially concerning news for people like me who love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. There is a… read more
Not Just Salmonella Melon: Caito’s Bad Year
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 1, 2019
Caito Foods LLC has had a rough year. They have had to issue no fewer than four food safety recalls since June of 2018. The contaminants are straight off the FDA’s Most Wanted Criminals, Salmonella, Listeria, and Cyclospora all made… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 26, 2019
Americans are pretty familiar with Salmonella poisoning outbreaks. Raw eggs, undercooked meats, and improperly handled seafood are all common culprits to salmonella food poisoning, but we’re quickly growing adjusted to the idea that fruits and vegetables can bring harm, too…. read more
Salmonella Melon Outbreak Gets Bigger
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 24, 2019
CDC, FDA and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak that has led to now 117 illnesses in 10 states and 32 hospitalizations. Officials have linked this outbreak to pre-cut melons sold by… read more