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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Safety,Our Blog,Salmonella | November 11, 2018
I have a confession to make. Once a year, I turn into this primal beast, eat as much as possible, take a nap, then do it all over again until the sun goes down. There is no room for the… read more
Duncan Hines Salmonella Recall
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | November 7, 2018
On Monday, the FDA announced it is working with the CDC to investigate the discovery of salmonella in Duncan Hines’ Classic White Cake Mix. Conagra Brands, the parent company for Duncan Hines, issued a voluntary recall for “Classic White,” “Classic… read more
California and Cage-Free Chickens
Food Policy,Food Safety | November 1, 2018
What came first: the chicken or the cage? Obviously, the chicken came first. But caging animals is a long-standing practice in the poultry industry to maximize available space for husbandry in the name of profit. Keeping chickens in a cage is… read more
New Mexico Hit Harder Than Reported in JBS Salmonella Beef Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 31, 2018
Tuesday, October 30th, the New Mexico Department of Health issued a press release warning New Mexico residents of a Salmonella outbreak believed linked to ground beef. Since late August, 30 New Mexico residents have been diagnosed with Salmonella, 24% of… read more
Lange Law Firm Retained in JBS Salmonella Newport Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 29, 2018
October 23rd of 2018 marked 120 different people sick across 22 different states, due to the same foodborne illness outbreak – the JBS Salmonella Newport Outbreak. The outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport was reported as early in the year as August 5th… read more
JBS Salmonella Beef Outbreak – What is the Cause?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 28, 2018
You probably already know that there’s a massive Salmonella beef outbreak and recall that’s being handled by both the FDA and the USDA. The recall concerns 6.5 million pounds of beef distributed by Arizona company JBS Tolleson. The beef in… read more
Campylobacter,Salmonella | October 24, 2018
Let’s talk turkey, er… chicken here. Most of us have been taught by our parents that raw chicken can be an illness waiting to happen. If you grew up in my home, your mother would have told you that raw… read more
Superbugs and the Raw Chicken Salmonella Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 24, 2018
We’ve all heard the term “superbug” before. With it, is the connotation of a virus that is stronger, more resistant to medicine, and more deadly. As to the claims of this I cannot discuss, due to my lack of knowledge,… read more
UPDATE: Case Counts Rise in JBS Beef Salmonella Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 23, 2018
Just this afternoon, the CDC has reported that the Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef is now up to 120 confirmed cases in 22 states. The CDC reports that the investigation is still ongoing, and they will provide updates when… read more
Stanford Spends Time with Salmonella
Salmonella | October 23, 2018
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have found a bacteria that can inhibit the growth of Salmonella. This is a promising new treatment for people who are affected by Salmonella food poisoning each year. A molecule called propionate, which… read more