Norovirus leading cause of disease outbreaks from contaminated food Jeremy Gerrard June 4, 2014 Eighty-one percent of norovirus outbreaks from contaminated food happen in the food service industry according to a vital signs report by CDC. Read More
CDC, IDFA take a stand against raw milk Both the CDC and IDFA urge public officials to support pasteurization Jeremy Gerrard May 15, 2014 With a number of consumers flocking to farmers markets and reaching for natural products at the grocery store, the CDC is urging public officials and consumers to consider the dangers of consuming raw milk or unpasteurized dairy products. Read More
Listeria scare spurs ham recall Gusto Packing is recalling around 67 thousand pounds of spiral-sliced ham due to potential contamination. Shane O'Halloran January 20, 2014 Gusto Packing is recalling around 67 thousand pounds of spiral-sliced ham due to potential contamination.Read More
FSIS releases 2014 Annual Performance Plan The plan describes how FSIS will carry out its work of decreasing the risk of and preventing foodborne illness. Shane O'Halloran December 11, 2013 The plan describes how FSIS will carry out its work of decreasing the risk of and preventing foodborne illness.Read More
California firm recalls chicken salad products due to possible E. Coli Approximately 181,620 pounds of ready-to-eat salads and sandwich wrap products are included in the recall. Shane O'Halloran November 11, 2013 Approximately 181,620 pounds of ready-to-eat salads and sandwich wrap products are included in the recall.Read More
FSIS issues public health alert for chicken products after reported Salmonella outbreak The alert says an estimated 278 illnesses in 18 states are linked to raw chicken produced by Foster Farms. Shane O'Halloran October 8, 2013 The alert says an estimated 278 illnesses in 18 states are linked to raw chicken produced by Foster Farms.Read More
FDA: Chobani yogurt may be responsible for at least 89 illnesses Last week, Chobani instructed grocery stores to destroy 35 varieties of yogurt reportedly contaminated by mold. Shane O'Halloran September 10, 2013 Last week, Chobani instructed grocery stores to destroy 35 varieties of yogurt reportedly contaminated by mold. Read More
Cyclospora outbreak traced to prepackaged salad mix The outbreak has sickened at least 372 people across 15 states. Shane O'Halloran July 31, 2013 The outbreak has sickened at least 372 people across 15 states.Read More