How to Keep up with Latest Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness, Including One Surrounding Jalapenos

Chicago-area shoppers change buying habits amid recalls tied to foodborne illness outbreaks

Some consumers say they are avoiding produce and changing their shopping habits as a series of recalls tied to foodborne illness outbreaks continues across the country.

How to keep up with latest outbreaks of foodborne illness, including one surrounding jalapenos

The “Risky or Not” podcast is billed as being “a short podcast about everyday risks from germs,” and it’s a way to stay informed about the latest outbreaks of foodborne illness. Don Schaffner, professor of food microbiology and chair of the Department of Food Science at Rutgers University, said he and his co-host started the podcast during the COVID-19 pandemic. “People really seem to like it,” he said. “It’s a short-form podcast. Right now, we …

It's been a record summer for foodborne illness

Heat and tainted produce have made this a record summer for foodborne illness. Cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 10,000, and the CDC just traced a new salmonella outbreak to Mexican jalapeños.