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FDA Announces Egg Recall Outbreak Update, Fatality Included in Recent Report
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | July 13, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released information on their investigation into the egg recall outbreak affecting many private label eggs produced by the August Egg Company. The investigation has come to a close, but reports are tragic. More… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | July 10, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new Salmonella outbreak on July 9, 2025. That same day, another announcement was made. Dried mushrooms have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. Is this a coincidence? Are the two… read more
Salmonella Outbreak at Ramsey’s Diner and Missy’s Pies Sickens 10 So Far
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | July 4, 2025
A Salmonella outbreak at Ramsey’s Diner linked to Missy’s Pies has sickened at least 10 people so far. Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) officials are actively investigating this outbreak to track down the source of these illnesses. A recent news… read more
Cucumber Recall in Texas Due to Salmonella Concerns
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 20, 2025
There is another cucumber recall! Consumers and picklers in the state of Texas should check their produce, as these cucumbers may be contaminated with a harmful germ called Salmonella. Cucumbers have been in the news lately, with a Salmonella outbreak… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 15, 2025
Pistachio cream is a key ingredient in the viral Dubai chocolate confection likely filling your newsfeed. But one brand may be contaminated with deadly bacteria. Salmonella. Before you pull out your silicone mats and mixing bowl, follow along to find… read more
Could We See a Salmonella Vaccine for Humans Soon?
Our Blog,Salmonella | June 4, 2025
We may see a Salmonella vaccine for humans soon. Researchers from the University of Florida are working to make this happen. That, and the technology to deploy it. Salmonella Statistics The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every… read more
New Use for Existing Technology to Detect Salmonella May Make Eggs Safer
Food Safety,Our Blog,Salmonella | May 28, 2025
Whole genome sequencing can detect Salmonella faster than traditional culture methods. Especially at lower concentrations. Could the “gold standard” of culture identification finally take a back seat to a genetic approach to detect Salmonella in environmental samples? Scientists with the… read more
Food Policy,Our Blog,Salmonella | May 28, 2025
A recent announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to nix a regulatory update to prevent Salmonella in poultry is shocking. Why would the organization back-burner this project after being years-in-the-making? Feds say that the document needs more… read more
Foodborne Listeria Outbreak is the Latest in the FDA’s Active Foodborne Outbreak Investigations
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 15, 2025
A new foodborne Listeria outbreak is just the latest in a list of active foodborne illness investigations keeping the agency busy. In fact, the current US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks” table contains three active… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Salmonella | March 3, 2025
Many people like myself thrive from the joys of going out into their backyards and getting eggs straight from their own little coops. There are times of the year though when egg production slows or can even completely end and… read more