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Game day is almost upon us, which isn’t really saying much – between the MLB, the NBA, the NHL, and the MLG, game day is always upon us. But you probably already knew which game I meant: the BIG GAME who’s name I cannot say because there are legal concerns about that. It’s a yearly event that, for an afternoon, transforms the contours of American life. Road traffic and revenue for many businesses plummets; primetime…
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New Years’ Eve brought was a night of epic parties, promises, resolutions, and time spent with those we care for. But this New Year’s Eve also brought with it a closure to a mystery death in New Hampshire. This Norovirus-related death has been linked to an event health at the Puritan Backroom Restaurant in New Hampshire. According to the health department’s press release about this Puritan Backroom Norovirus Death: “The New Hampshire Office of the…
It’s almost here folks! National Bacon Day, December 30th, is almost here. Can you feel the excitement in the air? Can you almost smell the aroma of bacon wafting from the kitchen? Can you hear the sizzle as each slice cooks to a crisp piece of thin deliciousness? Is your mouth watering as bad as mine? I hope so. I know what you’re thinking: “what in the heck is National Bacon Day?” but let’s be…
News of an Iowa Ecoli Sprouts Outbreak is all the buzz right now. According to an announcement from the FDA, clover sprouts manufactured by Sprouts Unlimited of Marion, Iowa has been linked to several Ecoli 103 illnesses in the state of Iowa. Here’s what we know: About this Iowa Ecoli Sprouts Outbreak The number of cases and health status of those sick has not yet been announced. But, a recall has been initiated. According to…
Growing up as a military brat afforded me many experiences in life. One of my most cherished would be the cultures I had the pleasure of being a part of. From the Deep South and the rich history, beautiful landscapes, and celebrated diversity all the way to the far North with its delicious Maine lobster, black sand beaches, and winters buried under the snow; I’ve loved every minute of it. My favorite place, without having…
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The CDC has reported that there are 7 people sickened with Listeria in a multi-state Hard-boiled Eggs Listeria Outbreak. Of those ill, 4 have been hospitalized and one person has died in Texas. According to the CDC’s announcement: “CDC is concerned that bulk, fresh hard-boiled eggs produced by Almark Foods of Gainesville, Georgia, are contaminated with Listeria and have made people sick. These products were packaged in plastic pails for use nationwide by food…
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The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and FDA announced that they are investigating a multistate Fresh Express Salad Ecoli outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections. This investigation includes illnesses in Canada recently reported by the Public Health Agency of Canada. At this time, there are a total of eight people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from three states. Fresh Express Salad Ecoli Outbreak     Illnesses…
Knowledge is power and is something we had a lot less of when I was a kid and openly licked the beater and used a spoon in a bowl of cake batter. We consumed a lot more raw/uncooked foods than we should have and didn’t really know much better. I did this not only at home but also when cooking with my grandparents. We were always really big on hand washing, but not on the…
Pennsylvania Department of Health and the FDA have announced a warning to businesses to not sell or distribute pre-cut fruit products (cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, grapes) from Tailor Cut Produce in North Brunswick, NJ, because it may be linked to a Salmonella outbreak in southeast Pennsylvania. Thus far, there are 31 people sick in Pennsylvania. It is unknown the health status of those with confirmed illnesses. “We recommend that any facility who use Tailor Cut Produce…
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Romaine lettuce is the culprit yet again in a 2019 Ecoli romaine lettuce outbreak that is giving people quite the pre-Thanksgiving holiday scare. E.coli infections are on the rise being linked to romaine and currently there are 102 reported cases involving 23 states. Of those cases, 58 people have been hospitalized, and 10 have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome – a severe form of kidney failure. 2019 Ecoli Romaine Lettuce Outbreak Update Since the previous update…