Preventing Foodborne Illness During the Holidays

Listeria and Blue Bell ice cream. Salmonella and raw tuna sushi. Salmonella and frozen chicken. Cyclospora and unidentified food...

Nov 23, 2015 | Amy Chang

  • Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food...

    By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service What did you eat for...

    Nov 05, 2015 | Guest Author

  • CDC Investigation Updates: Salmonella Outbreak Related to Imported Cucumbers

    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), multiple states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are...

    Sep 17, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • National Immunization Survey-Teen Shows Lagging HPV Vaccination Rates

    On July 30, CDC released the results of the National Immunization Survey—Teen module, providing important information about the state...

    Aug 26, 2015 | Kate Heyer

  • NACCHO’s Vaccine Confidence Initiative: A Report from the NACCHO Annual Workshop

    Recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and an increase in vaccine hesitancy in regions of the United States have emphasized...

    Aug 10, 2015 | Kate Drezner

  • Preventing Foodborne Illness During the Holidays

    Listeria and Blue Bell ice cream. Salmonella and raw tuna sushi. Salmonella and frozen chicken. Cyclospora and unidentified food products. Salmonella and pork. Salmonella and cucumbers. Listeria and soft cheeses. E. Coli and Chipotle Mexican Grill. All of the above foodborne disease outbreaks occurred in 2015. From 2010 to 2014, 120 multi-state outbreaks occurred, up […]

    Nov 23, 2015 | Amy Chang

    Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service

    By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service What did you eat for dinner last night? Do you keep food safety in mind when cooking your family’s meals? Foodborne illness is a serious public health issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates foodborne bacteria sicken […]

    Nov 05, 2015 | Guest Author

    CDC Investigation Updates: Salmonella Outbreak Related to Imported Cucumbers

    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), multiple states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Poona infections. The investigation is ongoing and CDC will provide updates as information becomes available. The type of cucumber that has been recalled is often referred to as a “slicer” […]

    Sep 17, 2015 | Katie Regan

    National Immunization Survey-Teen Shows Lagging HPV Vaccination Rates

    On July 30, CDC released the results of the National Immunization Survey—Teen module, providing important information about the state of adolescent immunization coverage in the United States. The survey, conducted via phone with additional follow up with providers to confirm individuals’ immunization history, showed that progress has been made in increasing coverage for all three […]

    Aug 26, 2015 | Kate Heyer

    NACCHO’s Vaccine Confidence Initiative: A Report from the NACCHO Annual Workshop

    Recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and an increase in vaccine hesitancy in regions of the United States have emphasized why it is more important than ever for local health departments to communicate the importance, safety, and efficacy of vaccines. Although immunization rates across the United States remain high, many communities have pockets of unvaccinated persons. […]

    Aug 10, 2015 | Kate Drezner

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