It’s National Food Safety Month! This month the American Dietetic Association wants to heighten awareness of food safety issues. From E. coli and cross contamination to washing your hands and monitoring your family for food poisoning symptoms, the ADA wants consumers to be aware of the dangers associated with contaminated food and help prevent the spread of foodborne illness. Here at Neblett, Beard,... [more]

The BP Gulf Oil Spill disaster on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig has significantly impacted the economy of states such as Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, and Mississippi. Not only are oil industry employees out of work, but the seafood industries have been dramatically impacted by this disaster, too. That is why it was nice to hear some positive news on the seafood industry front. Some seafood, including... [more]

The following statement was released by officials of Trafficanda Egg Ranch regarding the voluntary recall of shell eggs supplied from Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa and distributed by Trafficanda Egg Ranch. Trafficanda Egg Ranch is voluntarily recalling specific Julian dates of Medium, Large, X Large, and Jumbo Cartons; 5 Dozen Medium Over Wrap and 20 Count Over Wrap of shell eggs produced by Wright... [more]

The following statement was released by officials of Wright County Egg regarding its voluntary recall of some shell eggs in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA). Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa is adding one California-distributed brand label – Cardenas Market – to its voluntary recall of August 13, 2010 of specific Julian dates of shell eggs produced by their farms... [more]

Recently Fresh Express recalled lots of Veggie Lovers Salad because of concerns over Listeria contamination. Salad greens  aren’t typically a source for Listeria contamination, but it seems that some of the most common foodborne pathogens, such as Listeria, Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7, seem to show up in the most unusual places. The disease Listeria causes, listeriosis, is a fairly rare disease,... [more]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted multiple Fresh Express recalls due to food poisoning contamination within the last few months. First, on May 24th, Fresh Express romaine salads were recalled for Salmonella. Next, on July 13th, Fresh Express lots of Romaine lettuce were recalled due to  E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Then, on August 10th, another recall was issued concerning Listeria... [more]

As the CDC continues to investigate the outbreaks of Salmonella Hartford and Salmonella Baildon, there has been quite a bit of confusion among the general public. Let’s be honest, even many medical professionals are unaware or misinformed about the facts behind foodborne illnesses, which are some of the most common stomach ailments in the United States. In order to help people who may have concerns... [more]

In recent weeks, there have been numerous Salmonella recalls for pet food, chew toys and supplements that have been made for our pets. The sudden upswing in recalls could be related to a crackdown by the FDA or just the misfortune of a few companies getting their products contaminated with a dangerous foodborne pathogen. Like Salmonella, at the same time. Regardless of the cause of the recalls, people... [more]

CDC is collaborating with public health officials in multiple states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/FSIS) to investigate two multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections, each involving a different Salmonella serotype: Hartford and Baildon. Both of these Salmonella serotypes are rare, and ill persons... [more]

Along with heat and humidity, summer brings with it the risk of severe weather. Heat waves in the east, hurricanes in the south, flooding in the Midwest and violent storms elsewhere means that there is a chance that many will be without power. So, what does the mean for all the food in your refrigerator and freezer? Will it be safe to eat after a power outage? Whenever food is stored above 40 degrees... [more]