Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is a laboratory process that determines the complete DNA sequence of an organism’s genome at a single time. This includes identifying the order of bases in the DNA molecules (adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and thymine (T)) and assembling them to map out all of an organism’s genetic material.
WGS
I generally to not take on cases like this, but it was simply to gross and interesting not to investigate. I will report back on how this happened.
Come on now!
2411MOEXH-2
Closeout Summary
Closeout Date: January 15, 2025
CDC Primary Contact: Angelo Lodato
Classification: Outbreak
Vehicle: Romaine Lettuce
Vehicle Status: Confirmed
Exposure Type: Multistate
Hello Colleagues,
On November 25, 2024, PulseNet coded an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 2411MOEXH-2. At the time of closing, this investigation included 89 cases across 15 states:
I am a firm believer that people and companies can change and improve after doing something horrible, but what happened should not be ignored. the International Daily Foods Association – and Blue Bell should not forget. Here is a bit of a reminder.
The Award:
Blue Bell Creameries of Brenham, Texas was recognized today with
This afternoon, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) sent layoff and separation notices to 170 employees whose positions were funded by recently terminated federal grants. Additionally, “at risk” notices will be going to MDH staff at risk for layoffs due to seniority rules around layoffs. An estimated 300 notices are going to MDH employees today.
Our Food Safety Guardians Deserved Capes, Not Pink Slips
This is not just another editorial. This is a thank you letter, an acknowledgment, and a rallying cry.
For decades, people have stood quietly between us and harm – heroes who safeguarded every bite we take, every meal we share. They kept food safe and public
RFK’s cuts to FDA are a threat to public health and safety
Statement of CSPI Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher
Deadly Listeria in shakes served at nursing homes. Disease-causing E. coli linked to onions served in McDonald’s. Salmonella in cucumbers landed 155 people in the hospital. These are just a few of the disturbing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state partners investigated a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections in 2021 through 2023. This outbreak was given the CDC outbreak code: 2107MLGX6-1.
The investigation began in July
It is hard to believe that Poisoned the book came out 14 years ago and that a documentary was inspired by it. The book has quietly become a cult classic in the food safety and legal communities. It was originally published in hardcover and twice in paperback. It is likely an update is on the
