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E. Coli Outbreak Causes SoyNut Butter Co. Bankruptcy

May 29, 2017 Shannon Tang
Soynut Butter

Earlier this year in March 2017, a recall was issued by SoyNut Butter company covering their brand I.M Healthy. The company located in Glenview, Illinois has now filed for bankruptcy citing lawsuits it has been facing as the primary cause. Read More …

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Gas Station Nachos Cause Botulism Outbreak

May 20, 2017 Shannon Tang
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Five cases of botulism were reported starting from the beginning of May 2017 in Walnut Grove, CA. Botulism is a foodborne illness caused by bacterium that produces a nerve toxin resulting in muscle degradation and may even be fatal. Health Read More …

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Dole Settles Lawsuits over Listeria Outbreaks

May 11, 2017 Shannon Tang
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A listeria outbreak in the early months of 2016 led to 19 individuals in the United States becoming infected. Additionally, 14 other seaprate cases were found in Canada. The listeriosis monocytogenes bacterium was traced back to Ohio Dole Fresh Vegetables Read More …

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Popeye’s Food Chain Sued by Texas Women over Worm Concerns

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A woman by the name of Karen Goode has submitted a 10-page lawsuit against Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen claiming that screwworms infected her body and are eating her organs after consuming food from the southern fast food chain. She is suing Read More …

Oregon Farm Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

February 2, 2017 Shannon Tang
Hazelnut Bowl

Schmidt Farm and Nursery  in McMinnville, Oregon is the source of a salmonella outbreak that has caused at least five individuals to fall sick. The source was hazelnuts grown on the farm and all 5 cases are linked to the Read More …

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