Outbreaks , Shigella Health Officials Provide Update on Souplantation Outbreak June 30, 2017 By: James Peacock There are now a dozen people sick in an outbreak linked to a Souplantation restaurant in Camarillo, …
Helping Families , Helping Parents , Outbreaks , Shigella I Think I Have Shigella! What Do I Do? June 30, 2017 By: Candess Zona-Mendola Outbreaks of illness are concerning for everyone. In moments that an outbreak has hit too close to …
Adulterant , Food Safety , Recalls USDA Suspends Brazilian Beef Imports June 30, 2017 By: James Peacock In a decision that was publicly announced on June 22, United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue …
Outbreaks , Shigella Children Sick as Shigella Outbreaks Hit Kentucky, Florida June 29, 2017 By: James Peacock Shigella poisoning is one of the most common causes of gastrointestinal illness in the United States. As …
Outbreaks , Shigella Souplantation Linked to Shigella Outbreak in California June 29, 2017 By: James Peacock A restaurant in Camarillo, California, reopened on the morning of June 27, 2017 after being closed for …
Recalls , Undeclared Allergens Recall Roundup – Swai, Ravioli, and more June 28, 2017 By: James Peacock Each week, we look at various recalls that were recently issued. These recalls will often occur for …
Food Insecurity Food Insecurity in the United States June 28, 2017 By: Heather Williams The media has been reporting a lot on the topic of “lunch shaming”, and how it related …
Botulism , Food Safety , Outbreaks CDC Report: Botulism Becoming More Prevalent June 28, 2017 By: James Peacock Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism poisoning, has been in the news frequently as of late. …
E Coli , Food Safety How Does the Routine Use of Antibiotics Impact Croplands and Create Resistant Bacteria? June 27, 2017 By: Heather Williams A recent article in the American Society for Microbiology explains that antibiotics promote resistance in crops both …
Outbreaks , Salmonella 8 Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Chickens: How it Happens and How to Protect Your Family June 27, 2017 By: Heather Williams The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Animal and Plant …
