A food poisoning outbreak in Xishui county, located in southwestern China’s Guizhou province, has led to the hospitalization of more than 100 people following consumption of locally produced sandwich pastries. Health authorities confirmed the incident primarily affected students and young children, with 136 people requiring medical observation or treatment as of Sunday, September 22. The […]| Ron Simon & Associates
A multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to ready-to-eat products from Fresh & Ready Foods LLC resulted in one death and several hospitalizations before being declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in July 2025. The outbreak was resolved through a collaborative investigation by public health agencies, which connected illnesses dating […]| Ron Simon & Associates
Egg Recall August 2025: 95 Sick in 14 States, Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Urgent Warning A multistate Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to contaminated eggs is currently unfolding across the U.S., with 95 confirmed illnesses, 18 hospitalizations, and a nationwide recall underway. Federal officials from the CDC and FDA are urging consumers to check their egg cartons […]| Ron Simon & Associates
Chemotherapy, Medications, and Immunity: How Drugs Can Increase Your Risk of Foodborne Illness Foodborne illness is often thought of as a temporary inconvenience, nausea, cramps, maybe a day or two of discomfort. For people with weakened immune systems, it can be far more dangerous. Among the most vulnerable are cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, along with […]| Ron Simon & Associates
Antibiotic Resistance and Foodborne Illness: What Consumers Should Know Antibiotic resistance is often associated with hospital infections or overprescribed medications, but it’s also deeply connected to the food we eat. In recent years, public health experts have raised growing concerns about antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the food supply, especially those linked to foodborne illnesses. These so-called […]| Ron Simon & Associates