E. coli and staph have always been considered dreaded infections. E. coli’s bloody diarrhea can leave foodborne illness victims battling hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a life-threatening kidney disorder. Staph on the other hand, can cause boils, impetigo, and cellulitis. Now, however, thanks to the wonders of genetic mutation, a new gene has emerged which makes bacteria such as staph and E. coli... [more]

As a precautionary measure, Montalvan’s Sales, Inc. of Ontario, CA has voluntarily recalled “La Nuestra” brand frozen mamey pulp due to a potential health risk from Salmonella Typhi.  Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi.  Salmonella Typhi lives only in humans.  Infection results from eating food or drink beverages that have been handled by a... [more]

While researching Salmonella bacterial infections today, one will find hundreds of articles on-line related to Salmonella food poisoning. Salmonella is such an alarming disease because it causes gastroenteritis which includes symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, chills, and muscle pain. Bloody diarrhea is also a potential side effect of Salmonellosis food poisoning. Here is a list of... [more]

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency warned the U.S. Food Safety Inspection Service that ready to eat deli meats produced by Siena Foods LTD in Toronto, Ontario may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. During the Canadian governmental agencies investigation into possible Listeria contamination in these deli meats, they discovered that Listeria contaminated products may have been imported by... [more]

Another product is being pulled due to the Mincing Overseas Spice Company’s recall for Salmonella contamination.  Blue Line Foodservices Distribution manufactures the Little Caesars Spice Paks, which were available to customers at Little Caesars locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  The spice paks are not used in the preparation of any Little Caesars products.  Here’s Blue... [more]

Willamette Filbert Growers of Newberg, OR is recalling 29,861 lbs of Shelled Hazelnuts and Shelled Organic Hazelnuts, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious foodborne illness and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons with salmonellosis, an infection... [more]

The FDA has recently stopped five Canola meal shipments from coming across the border over concerns about Salmonella contamination. The delayed shipments are now  raising concerns among Canadian canola growers regarding whether the new FDA policy over imported animal feed may be too strict and may even damage a thriving feed trade between the US and Canada. “We are concerned that we are going... [more]

Investigators in Fredericton, New Brunswick are investigating a small outbreak of E. coli amongst the customers of a local Wendy’s fast-food restaurant. Each of the E. coli victims had eaten salads prepared at the establishment. As of now, no one has developed any serious complications like hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a rare blood disease that has been closely linked to infection with certain... [more]