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FDA Announces an Outbreak of Salmonella Linked to Imported Cucumbers Over the Weekend
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | December 2, 2024
Over the weekend, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an outbreak of Salmonella linked to imported cucumbers. A recall has been announced in response to these illnesses and strong correlation between becoming sick and eating certain imported cucumbers…. read more
Elementary School Students Sickened in Great Falls Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog | November 19, 2024
No source has been identified in the Great Falls Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least six elementary school students. School administrators are responding as information has become available while state health officials monitor laboratory testing. Testing that may reveal… read more
How Often Are Salmonella Outbreaks Caused by Food Workers and How Exactly Does It Happen?
Our Blog,Salmonella | October 17, 2024
With restaurant Salmonella outbreaks hitting the news lately, a common question keeps popping up. How often are Salmonella outbreaks caused by food workers and how exactly does it happen? The answer is simple, yet scary. According to a study published… read more
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sickens 65 So Far
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 27, 2024
A Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC has been associated with 65 illnesses so far. At least 24 experienced illnesses so severe they required hospitalization. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease… read more
Déjà vu? Could We See a Salmonella Cantaloupe Outbreak This Year?
Salmonella | September 26, 2024
Could we see a Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak this year? A recent cantaloupe recall notice is giving off some serious déjà vu. So, we did some digging. About this time of year, there have been several Salmonella outbreaks linked to cantaloupe…. read more
Thomas Produce Company Added to Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Update
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2024
In the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) update, Thomas Produce Company was added as another likely source of infections. A multi-strain, multi-state Salmonella outbreak is now associated with multiple farms Here’s what we know. The Outbreak… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 12, 2024
A traceback investigation is the first step in identifying the source of a foodborne outbreak. When people are falling sick, time is of the essence. The faster the outbreak source is discovered, the faster the situation can be remedied (e.g.,… read more
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