Pritzker Olsen Files First Listeria Lawsuit Against Whole Foods
The law firm of Pritzker Olsen has filed the first lawsuit in federal court against Whole Foods on behalf of John McKissick and his wife Patricia. Mr. McKissick was sickened in the Listeria...
View ArticleThe Best Way To Clean Up After Food Poisoning Strikes
What’s the best way to clean up after someone in your household gets sick from food poisoning? A two-step method of wiping down surfaces with soap and then a bleach solution is best, according to a new...
View ArticleDishwashers No Match For Norovirus
What do norovirus and baked-on lasagna have in common? Both can survive the dishwasher. Researchers at Ohio State University have made a discovery that may help to explain why restaurants have a hard...
View ArticleGot Pepper? You May Have Salmonella Too
Many foods we don’t think about when considering food poisoning can, in fact, be contaminated with pathogenic bacteria. For instance, not many people know that all foods containing raw flour should be...
View ArticleFuneral Salmonella Case in West Alabama from Cross-contamination
Cross-contamination during meal time is probably what caused a virulent outbreak of Salmonella in the west Alabama town of York. Dr. Mary McIntyre, assistant state health officer for disease control...
View ArticleEating At the Mall? You Might Want to Bring Wet Wipes
Everyone has eaten at food courts in shopping malls. They’re convenient places to grab a quick bite to eat. The food might not be gourmet, but it’s usually pretty good. But have you ever wondered about...
View ArticleHandling Produce Safely: Ashley Eisenbeiser
Earlier this month, the Partnership for Food Safety Education held a webinar on handling produce safely. Since Salmonella-contaminated produce is in the top five pathogen-food combinations that cause...
View ArticleUSDA Offers Food Safety Tips for Fourth of July Celebrations
The USDA is offering food safety tips for Americans celebrating Independence Day. Salmonella infections can happen if you serve unsafe food that is not handled or prepared correctly. First, make sure...
View ArticleWash Your Hands to Prevent Foodborne Illness!
Most food poisoning cases happen in the home. Why? Research from Kansas State University finds that 90% of home chefs violate food safety rules, especially rules about hand washing and...
View ArticleConsumer Food Handling Leads to Cross-Contamination
A new peer-reviewed article by Jeannie Sneed, et al, published in Food Protection Trends says that consumer food handling practices lead to cross-contamination. Although outbreaks that sicken multiple...
View ArticleMeat Blender Contaminated Chocolate Mousse with E. coli
When an E. coli outbreak at the Twisted Fork in Reno, Nevada was linked to a dessert item prepared by another company, many wondered: what can it be? Something containing fresh berries? Something made...
View ArticleKitchen Towels Contaminated with Bacteria, According to New Study
Tea towels, or kitchen towels, can cause cross-contamination in the kitchen, leading to food poisoning, according to a study posted in ASN Microbe 2018. Cross-contamination is when bacteria are spread...
View ArticleSalmonella Enteritidis Outbreak in Canada Sickens 63; No Source Found
A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in Canada has sickened at least 63 people in six provinces, but public health officials have not identified a source of the pathogen. Officials are sharing this...
View ArticleWhat is Cross Contamination and How Can You Prevent It?
We talk a lot about cross-contamination here at Food Poisoning Bulletin. Cross-contamination is simply transfer of pathogens from one food to another, or to a surface. It is responsible for many cases...
View ArticleWash Your Hands and Use a Food Thermometer This Summer
The USDA is reminding consumers to wash hands and use a food thermometer this summer to avoid foodborne illness. These rules apply even when you are camping, grilling outdoors, or having a picnic. The...
View ArticleLearn How Cross-Contamination Can Make You Sick
September is Food Safety Education Month. And it’s a good time to learn about how to stay safe in the kitchen. First up, learn how cross-contamination can make you sick and how to avoid it with tips...
View ArticleDid You Know Spice Containers Can Be Contaminated?
We often talk about how to protect yourself against food poisoning in the kitchen. You know about preventing cross-contamination, and using a food thermometer, and washing your hands and utensils. But...
View ArticleThanksgiving Food Safety Tips From the USDA
Thanksgiving food safety tips from the USDA will help you keep your family and friends safe as you celebrate the holiday this year. Follow the basic four steps to food safety – clean, separate, cook,...
View ArticleOscar Mayer Ham & Cheese Loaf Recalled Cross-Contamination
Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese Loaf is being recalled for potential cross-contamination in the plant from possibly under-processed products. No confirmed reports of illness have been reported to date in...
View ArticleConsumer Food Handling Leads to Cross-Contamination
A new peer-reviewed article by Jeannie Sneed, et al, published in Food Protection Trends says that consumer food handling practices lead to cross-contamination. Although outbreaks that sicken multiple...
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