The Return of the Screwworm
In the 1950’s, Cochliomyia hominivorax, colloquially known as screwworm, was successfully eradicated from North and Central America and cordoned off in the Darién Gap. Screwworm is a flesh eating parasite […]
Food safety
Bird Flu Cases Confirmed in Washington
What is bird flu? According to Mayo Clinic, it is an infectious viral disease that primarily affects birds and mammals. Specifically, the “H5N1” strain is particularly severe within avian species, […]
Multi State E. Coli Outbreak at McDonalds
McDonalds has been facing national outrage due to the detection of E. Coli in its products. As this article was written, 90 people had been confirmed to be infected with […]
Deadly Listeria Outbreak in Boar’s Head Deli Meat Products
On July 26, 2024, Boar’s Head Provisions Co. issued a recall on all liverwurst and other meat products produced on the same line. Later, on July 30, the recall was […]