E. coli

Salmonella Dublin outbreak ended in 2019; but 3 other active investigations carried over to 2020

A deadly salmonella outbreak from last year ended before 2019 expired, but three other multistate foodborne illness Investigations involving Listeria and E. coli O157: H7 remain open into 2020 The

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Jan 2020

Salmonella Dublin outbreak ended in 2019; but 3 other active investigations carried over to 2020

Are we there yet? Where are we going in 2020

commentary If hindsight’s 20/20, and if Barbara Walters co-hosted 20/20, what are the odds that 2020’s crystal ball will show a clear picture of the

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Jan 2020

Are we there yet? Where are we going in 2020

Jimmy John’s restaurants in Iowa linked to another E. coli outbreak tied to sprouts

Sprouts Unlimited has initiated a recall of clover sprouts because of possible E. coli O103 contamination. The clover sprouts were distributed to Hy Vee Food stores, Fareway Food Stores and

By News Desk

/ 27 Dec 2019

Jimmy John’s restaurants in Iowa linked to another E. coli outbreak tied to sprouts

Raw beef liver ban had little impact on E. coli in Japan

A ban on serving raw beef liver in restaurants in Japan has not decreased the number of E. coli infections in the country, according to a study. Enterohemorrhagic E. coli

By News Desk

/ 26 Dec 2019

Raw beef liver ban had little impact on E. coli in Japan

Criminal network allegedly behind tainted clams that caused food poisoning

Authorities in Spain and Portugal have uncovered what they are calling a criminal network involving contaminated clams that sickened up to 30 people. The investigation involved the Portuguese Economic and

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2019

Criminal network allegedly behind tainted clams that caused food poisoning

CDC reports dozens more people sick in ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to romaine

Three dozen more patients and two more states are officially part of an E. coli outbreak traced to romaine, according to a renewed public alert from the CDC. As of

By News Desk

/ 19 Dec 2019

CDC reports dozens more people sick in ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to romaine

Cookie season in the midst of flour recalls

Most people know it’s unsafe to eat raw dough, but most only think of the dangers of raw eggs and the risk of Salmonella. In light of recent flour

By Jonan Pilet

/ 13 Dec 2019

Cookie season in the midst of flour recalls

Publisher’s Platform: Yuma 2018 had 240 sick not 210

“widespread environmental contamination” Can we dare mention water contamination, feedlots and dairy farms – well, cows generally? A mind-spinning article landed in my inbox today – “Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli

By Bill Marler

/ 11 Dec 2019

Publisher’s Platform: Yuma 2018 had 240 sick not 210

UPDATED: New international E. coli outbreak hits 3 U.S. states, 5 Canada provinces

State and federal officials are investigating a new multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. The outbreak is associated with Fresh Express brand chopped salad kits. People in Canada

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Dec 2019

UPDATED: New international E. coli outbreak hits 3 U.S. states, 5 Canada provinces

Experts meet in Kenya to discuss seafood safety

Food safety professionals from 12 African countries met in Kenya for a workshop on seafood safety. The African regional workshop on bivalve mollusk sanitation was held in Nairobi this past

By Joe Whitworth

/ 5 Dec 2019

Experts meet in Kenya to discuss seafood safety

Hodgson Mill recalls flour because of E. coli tests; ADM Milling named again

An Illinois company has launched a recall of an unrevealed volume of all-purpose flour because test results showed contamination with E. coli O157:H7. Hodgson Mill distributed the flour

By News Desk

/ 29 Nov 2019

Hodgson Mill recalls flour because of E. coli tests; ADM Milling named again

UPDATED – Publisher’s Platform: A Thanksgiving question to the FDA, CDC and state and local health authorities

Opinion On this Thanksgiving I want to say how thankful I am for those who work to protect the food we eat. Although for 26 years I have been primarily

By Bill Marler

/ 28 Nov 2019

UPDATED – Publisher’s Platform: A Thanksgiving question to the FDA, CDC and state and local health authorities

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E. coli

Salmonella Dublin outbreak ended in 2019; but 3 other active investigations carried over to 2020

Are we there yet? Where are we going in 2020

Jimmy John’s restaurants in Iowa linked to another E. coli outbreak tied to sprouts

Raw beef liver ban had little impact on E. coli in Japan

Criminal network allegedly behind tainted clams that caused food poisoning

CDC reports dozens more people sick in ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to romaine

Publisher’s Platform: Yuma 2018 had 240 sick not 210

UPDATED: New international E. coli outbreak hits 3 U.S. states, 5 Canada provinces

Experts meet in Kenya to discuss seafood safety

Hodgson Mill recalls flour because of E. coli tests; ADM Milling named again

UPDATED – Publisher’s Platform: A Thanksgiving question to the FDA, CDC and state and local health authorities

Your Support Protects Public Health