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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
How Salmonella Bacteria Outsmarts the Human Immune System
Our Blog | February 26, 2025
Salmonella bacteria are a single-cell organism. You wouldn’t expect something without a brain or central nervous system to outsmart the far superior human body with its specialized immune system. But… It does. Scientists uncovered how this tricky little germ has… read more
Is There a Connection Between Ground Beef-Associated Salmonellosis and Socioeconomic Status?
Our Blog,Salmonella | December 7, 2024
Is there a community-level connection in ground beef-associated salmonellosis statistics? Does socioeconomic status make you more or less likely to become sick from this type of outbreak? Scientists say yes. The reason, however, is not all that clear. This was… read more
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
Local Hospital System Reports Recent Uptick of Salmonella in Fort Worth Children
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | November 7, 2024
A recent uptick of Salmonella in Fort Worth pediatric patients has a local hospital system concerned. A press release warning parents that “various Cook Children’s locations are experiencing a spike in cases of Salmonella” was published on November 4, 2024…. read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Salmonella | October 22, 2024
Eggs are such a staple item in so many homes. They are literally in so many things and add a great source of nutrition. They are easy to prepare and can be turned into many popular recipes. I have to… read more