Estimates of egg-related illnesses from Salmonella contamination continue to rise, with latest reports revealing upwards of 2000 individuals suffering from the very serious side-effects of Salmonella poisoning.  We now know that at least two of the farms that participated in the recall have been definitively linked to Salmonella contaminated eggs in at least twelve states across the country.     Wright... [more]

Salmonella comes in many different forms. There are many different serotypes of Salmonella bacteria. Previously, our blog has reported on Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella braenderup, Salmonella typhi (linked to Typhoid fever), Salmonella Baildon, and many, many others. Today, we wanted to summarize all of the current Salmonella recalls and take a short trip down memory lane to examine some of the... [more]

It is a known fact that children are disproportionately affected each year by foodborne illnesses. The CDC reports that almost half of all reported foodborne illness cases in the United States involve children, mostly under the age of fifteen. Foodborne illnesses occurring in children is a serious problem and can lead to long-term health issues and even death.  Why are children disproportionately... [more]

Foodborne illness experts are very familiar with Vibrio vulnificus. Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria which can affect warm water oysters or shellfish. Typically associated with eating raw oysters, this dangerous type of food poisoning, causes fever, low blood pressure, shock and, in extreme cases, death.  You may have also heard of Vibrio cholerae, which causes cholera in humans. Though not typically... [more]

Caldwell Fresh Foods, of Maywood, CA, is voluntarily recalling all alfalfa sprouts manufactured under the Caldwell Fresh Foods, Nature’s Choice, and California Exotics brands, because the alfalfa sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune... [more]

Here is a press release we sent out: Louisiana’s Department of Health and Hospitals and other regulatory agencies are investigating a possible foodborne illness outbreak, which left 40 sickened and three dead at Central State Hospital in Pineville, Louisiana. “This is one of the potential hazards associated with institutional dining settings…one tainted food handler or poisoned food item can... [more]

Each of the victims that have been sickened in the mysterious foodborne illness outbreak at Pineville’s Central State Hospital reportedly ate chicken salad before becoming ill. The spokesperson for Louisiana’s Department of Health and Hospitals said they are investigating various things at the hospital including, “the chicken, the lettuce, the mayonnaise” and believe the cause of the illnesses... [more]

The USDA came out with some startling news today. An audit by their Office of the Inspector General found that the food on our grocery shelves may contain pesticides, antibiotics, animal medicines, and heavy metals such as copper.  What makes it worse is that their maybe no existing standards regarding what levels of these contaminants are allowed under EPA and FDA regulations. According to a USAToday... [more]

The summer is quickly approaching and with summer comes baseball season, summer concerts and numerous events that take place all across America’s arenas and stadiums. The warm weather allows for many of these outdoor venues to play host to thousands of people, providing not just entertainment, but also food and drink. As with any situation where food or drink is served, there is a risk of exposing... [more]

As the summer months approach, we will be providing you with additional information concerning Shigella, Campylobacter, and E. coli as well as many other foodborne illnesses caused by bacteria and parasites. Escherichia Coli is a bacterial food poisoning which can cause bloody diarrhea and many other gastrointestinal problems in victims. E. coli O157:H7 is a particular strain of E. coli bacteria which... [more]