Members of Congress want answers from the USDA about that agency ending cyclospora research, in light of the huge outbreaks of that pathogen this summer. U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) along with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), … Read more
Food Poisoning Bulletin is offering a new feature: a recall checker! This tool is under the header “Recalls.” Using your camera on your phone or computer, take a picture of the barcode on the product you are concerned about to see if it has been recalled. So if you don’t have time to manually check … Read more
Keep your 250th American birthday celebration safe this July 4th with tips from the USDA. Grilling and eating outdoors pose special challenges for food safety, especially when the weather is hot. Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears said in a statement, “The summer heat increases food safety risks, but simple steps can prevent … Read more
A Daisy Headcheese Listeria outbreak has sickened at least three people in Illinois, according to a public health alert issued by the USDA. The head cheese was sold in retail delis with a use by date of March 26, 2026. The Illinois Department of Health has not yet released any information about this outbreak. It’s … Read more
The USDA has retracted the public health alert issued on April 1, 2026 for Walmart Great Value Dino Chicken Breast Nuggets for unsafe levels of lead. They have confirmed that the product does not pose a public health concern. The product was made by Dorado Foods. The public health alert was originally issued based on … Read more
The USDA is offering safety tips for spring holiday meals such as Easter, Passover, and Mother’s Day. Those meals frequently offer ham, brisket, and egg-based dishes. Following food safety practices can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness. First, make sure you understand the danger zone, which is between 40°F and 140°F. Bacteria can double … Read more
Believe it or not it’s that time of year again; these back to school lunch safety tips from the USDA will keep your kids healthy all year long. If your child brings a lunch rather than buying lunch at school, these are things you need to know. Children, especially young children, are more likely to … Read more
Get these Fourth of July food safety tips from the USDA for a happy and safe holiday. This is high season for summer grilling, and there are some things you need to know to keep family and guests healthy. Food safety starts with handling food. If you purchased frozen food, especially meats, for your party, … Read more
USDA is withdrawing its proposed framework to reduce Salmonella in poultry. In October 2022, that agency released the framework to reduce Salmonella infections linked to poultry. Food safety advocates were pleased to see this framework and were hopeful it would lead to fewer illnesses and deaths. In that announcement the USDA stated, “The Centers for … Read more
Learn how to protect yourself in the wake of cuts to FDA, USDA, and CDC. Today we learned that many scientists and food safety experts have lost their jobs at those agencies. What does that mean to you and your family and how can you protect yourself? You have always been the final piece of … Read more