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Cucumber Update on CDC’s Salmonella Outbreak Investigation
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 9, 2024
The last cucumber update on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Salmonella outbreak investigation was July 2, 2024. However, the outbreak investigation remains “active.” Here’s what we know about the outbreak, the recall, and why the investigation may… read more
Cucumber Outbreak Source Uncovered. Untreated Canal Water to Blame!
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | July 5, 2024
Federal health officials finally have the cucumber outbreak source uncovered. Turns out, untreated canal water was to blame for the hundreds of illnesses and significant hospitalizations surrounding these fresh summer veggies. The Outbreak Since early June, Salmonella illnesses have been… read more
Salmonella Braenderup Outbreak: Is it Also Cucumbers?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 6, 2024
Could we have two cucumber Salmonella outbreaks right now? Or just one very complicated one? Only time. And more data. Can solve that riddle. Here’s What We Know About the Two Cucumber Salmonella Outbreaks So Far What started out as… read more
CDC Announces Updated Salmonella Africana Cucumber Outbreak Information
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 6, 2024
As cases counts rise from 141 to 162 and additional information becomes available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces updated cucumber outbreak information. The Salmonella Africana outbreak has grown. Updated Salmonella Africana Cucumber Outbreak Case Counts and… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 24, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a Salmonella Africana outbreak investigation is underway. So far there have been 100 confirmed cases linked to this outbreak. The source has not yet been released. The agency has initiated a… read more
FDA Initiates Salmonella Outbreak Investigation for Potential Foodborne Source
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 1, 2024
When two or more people become sick with the same strain of a commonly associated foodborne pathogen, it usually prompts a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation. Recently, the FDA announced a Salmonella outbreak investigation that currently does not… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 24, 2020
Check your mushrooms people! The FDA, the CDC, and state and local partners are investigating an ongoing multistate outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections linked to wood ear mushrooms imported by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. of Sanxta Fe Springs, CA. Here is everything… read more
A Special Focus on Children and the Elderly During Salmonella Outbreaks
Salmonella | November 13, 2018
Salmonella seems to be the bacteria we can’t get away from. Just recently, ninety-two people across twenty-nine states have fallen ill with an infection due to an antibiotic resistant bacteria. What kind of bacteria is it? You guessed it! Salmonella…. 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
Salmonella Cucumber Outbreak Hits Washington and Canada
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 23, 2018
Canadian health officials say that an outbreak of salmonella that’s hit particularly hard in the western part of the country may be related to cucumbers, although they’re still investigating other potential vectors. Here is what you need to know about… read more