A recent outbreak of listeria has been linked to Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses. 7 people across 4 different states have been infected between October 2020 and February of this year. Cheese is so good. Queso Fresco, Manchego, and Cotija are just a few of the delicious options of Hispanic-style cheeses available. The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are continuing to interview…

Food poisoning, or foodborne illness, is illness caused by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms including bacteria, viruses, and parasites or their toxins, are the most common causes of food poisoning. Recently, veteran Bollywood star Mithun Chakraborty, collapsed on set during filming due to a terrible bout of food poisoning. The cause of his illness has not been released. Food poisoning symptoms vary with the source of contamination and can start within hours of eating…

On February 2nd of this year, the CDC announced an ongoing investigation of a mystery outbreak of E. coli resulting in 16 illnesses, and 5 hospitalizations spread across 5 states. Approximately 265,000 people are infected with E. coli every year, resulting in nearly 100 deaths. Unfortunately, the current outbreak has resulted in the death of one Washington resident. The investigation into this outbreak is still ongoing, and the cause is not yet known. Fast Facts…

A series of 4 E. coli outbreaks, spanning 21 states are currently under investigation by the CDC, FDA, and regulatory officials from several states. Multiple states have patients from each of the 3 outbreaks. A total of over a hundred people have been affected, and over 50 people have been hospitalized and 1 person has died. A specific cause for the outbreaks is not yet known, however reports from two of the outbreaks seem…

Getting the maximum amount of money you are entitled to after suffering from a severe case of food poisoning is important, especially when someone else’s negligence has made you ill. Restaurants and any other party involved in the chain of distribution of food, have an obligation to sell products that are safe to consume. When they fail, you may have the right to file a lawsuit to recover the following damages. Economic Damages Economic damages,…

Another Romaine lettuce E coli outbreak?  Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce has been linked to two cases of E. coli O157:H7 in Michigan.  A routine sample of the lettuce collected at a Walmart in Comstock Park, MI, and tested by MDARD’s Laboratory Division confirmed positive for E. coli 0157:H7. Further analysis conducted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services laboratory determined that the strain of E. coli recovered from the product sample is highly related genetically to E.…