At least 55 people are sick with Salmonella infections after eating food from a Chicago taqueria. Initial reports said 20 people were sick, with ten people hospitalized.
The Chicago Department of Public Health and the
Continue Reading Dozens more sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to Chicago taqueria
Local media are reporting at least five Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli cases have been reported at suburban Huntley High School.
In a letter released to parents on Wednesday, officials said the McHenry County Health Department
Continue Reading Health officials report E. coli outbreak at suburban Chicago high school
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent.
Continue Reading FDA sends warning to food firm in Chicago over violations at their bakery facility
The 10th American Food Sure Summit is set for March 28-29, 2022 in Chicago, IL.
The annual event focuses on establishing a food defense plan, dealing effectively with product recalls, and risk assessment of the
Continue Reading 10th American Food Sure Summit scheduled for March in Chicago
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent.
Continue Reading FDA warns Chicago food firm about import violations
After a consumer complaint, Taylor Farms Inc. of Chicago is recalling 342 pounds of breaded chicken because of a processing defect that may have led to undercooking of products, a recall notice posted on the
Continue Reading 342 pounds of chicken products recalled after complaint from consumer
Mecox Bay Dairy LLC, a company based in New York, is recalling an undisclosed volume of its “Mecox Sunrise” washed-rind Tomme style cheese because state inspectors found Listeria contamination.
The company did not provide any
Continue Reading Mecox Bay Dairy recalls cheese after samples test positive for Listeria
On a veto-proof 15-2 vote, the Cook County Board responded to angry constituents Wednesday by repealing Chicago’s hated soda pop tax.
Board President Toni Preckwinkle did not say if she’d veto the repeal, which would
Continue Reading Public anger leads to repeal of soda pop tax in Chicago area
Since first enacted on March 1, 2015, in Berkeley, CA, the sugar tax on soft drinks has tempted cities around the country. Chicago, however, is ready to drop the “soda pop tax.”
The soda pop
Continue Reading Chicago hates the soda pop tax; repeal vote likely this week
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has identified a new Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 14 people, six of whom have required hospitalization.
The CDPH investigation links the outbreak to Best BBQ
Continue Reading Chicago BBQ restaurant closes amidst Salmonella outbreak
