Food Poisoning Outbreaks, Recalls and Food Safety News
Most E. coli outbreaks in the United States are linked to contaminated products that are distributed nationwide, such as the illnesses linked to Farm Rich frozen snack products. But some outbreaks have been linked to specific restaurants. There … [Read More...]
A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo and Salmonella Mbandaka infections linked to Krinos brand tahini has sickened eight people in six states. No patients have been hospitalized in this outbreak, and no deaths have been … [Read More...]
The E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to the Bar-B-Q Shack in Toccoa, Georgia has sickened at least 11 people. Seven of the ill persons have been hospitalized. And five have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious illness which can cause … [Read More...]
Cooking, storing and serving food at the proper temperature is key to food safety. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug … Read More >>
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has released a white paper titled "Antibiotic Resistance in Foodborne Pathogens." The paper … Read More >>
With four restaurant foodborne illness outbreaks currently making the news (the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak at Bar-B-Q Shack in Toccoa, GA; the … Read More >>
The Salmonella outbreak at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux in Fayetteville, North Carolina has grown to include at least 86 people, Buck Wilson, Public … Read More >>
A second Campylobacter outbreak that has sickened at least five people has been associated with a cow-share program on the Kenai Peninsula, according … Read More >>
Foster Farms of California is recalling about 6,165 pounds of ready to eat grilled chicken breast strips that contain wheat and soy, two of the major … Read More >>
LL Bakery of California is recalling some of their products for undeclared milk, one of the major food allergens. Anyone with an allergy or severe … Read More >>
Linda Larsen has written 28 cook books. She worked for the Pillsbury company in their test kitchens and for the Pillsbury Bake-Off. She holds a degree with High Distinction in Food Science from the University of Minnesota.
Fred Pritzker is a food safety advocate and attorney. He represents people sickened by contaminated food. Read more >>
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