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'Prepare With Care': Health Officials Urge Food Safety Ahead Of Thanksgiving 'Prepare With Care': Health Officials Urge Food Safety Ahead Of Thanksgiving
'Prepare With Care': Health Officials Urge Food Safety Ahead Of Thanksgiving As millions of New Yorkers prepare to cook their Thanksgiving feasts, health officials are urging people to remember the tenants of food safety. The New York State health and agriculture departments offered up several tips to help keep family and friends safe from foodborne illness this holiday season. “The Department works hard all year long to ensure the safety of our food supply at our stores and food manufacturing facilities, but food safety is also so important at home,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Richard Ball. “We urge everyone who is cooking for their loved ones this Thanksgiv…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Stony Brook Restaurant Announces Closure After Foodborne Illness Incident Sickens Dozens Stony Brook Restaurant Announces Closure After Foodborne Illness Incident Sickens Dozens
Stony Brook Restaurant Announces Closure After Foodborne Illness Incident Sickens Dozens A Long Island restaurant is permanently closing two weeks after dozens of people were sickened from a foodborne illness incident. The last day in business for Kumo Sushi & Steakhouse in Stony Brook will be Sunday, Sept. 24. "In light of the recent events, we have made the very difficult decision to permanently close the restaurant," the eatery said in a statement released on Saturday, Sept. 23. Located on Nesconset Highway, it had been in business for 10 years. Twelve of the 24 people sickened on Saturday, Sept. 9 were hospitalized. Of the 28 people sickened, 12 were hospitalized.&nb…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation In NY New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation In NY
New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation In NY A new multi-state outbreak of infections from Listeria is under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak," the CDC said in a statement released on Wednesday, Feb. 15. "However, CDC is concerned that several recent illnesses have been reported. Listeria illness is rare, but it can result in serious illness or death." A total of 11 illnesses have been reported in 10 states, including New York, shown in the image above. Of those states, Michigan is the only state with more than one il…

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by Joe Lombardi
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CDC Warns Potentially Contaminated Raw Oysters May Be Linked To Norovirus Outbreak CDC Warns Potentially Contaminated Raw Oysters May Be Linked To Norovirus Outbreak
CDC Warns Potentially Contaminated Raw Oysters May Be Linked To Norovirus Outbreak Health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of norovirus illnesses that have been linked to raw oysters. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it is investigating the outbreak linked to oysters from British Columbia, Canada, with other agencies including the United States Food and Drug Administration, the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and state and local partners. Norovirus is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the US, according to the CDC. Common symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, naus…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Norovirus Outbreaks Reaching Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Says Norovirus Outbreaks Reaching Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Says
Norovirus Outbreaks Reaching Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Says Norovirus outbreaks in the United States are returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to a report from NBC News. Norovirus is the most common cause of diarrhea, foodborne illness, and vomiting, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC reported that between Aug. 1, 2021, and March 5, 2022, there were 448 norovirus outbreaks reported by states participating in NoroSTAT.  During the same period the previous year, there were 78 outbreaks reported by those states. Health officials report that the norovirus spreads easily from eating foods or liquids that ar…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Popular Brand Of Cheese Sold Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Popular Brand Of Cheese Sold Nationwide
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Popular Brand Of Cheese Sold Nationwide A popular cheese product that was shipped nationwide is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. California-based Jule’s Foods announced that it is recalling five items after the Food and Drug Administration reported preliminary confirmation of Salmonella in brie products containing cashews. Jule’s Foods Brie products are 6 ounces and wrapped in white cheese paper. Recalled items include: Jule’s Cashew Brie (Classic) with UPC: 860388001507 - all expiration dates; Jule’s Truffle Cashew Brie with UPC: 860388001514 - all expiration dates; Jule’s Black Garlic Cashew…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Washing Raw Poultry Increases Contamination, USDA Study Says Washing Raw Poultry Increases Contamination, USDA Study Says
Washing Raw Poultry Increases Contamination, USDA Study Says A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed that washing poultry increases contamination risk. While washing poultry has long been perceived as a typical and even a necessary part of cooking and meal preparation, an observational study showed that bacteria is more easily spread when contact surfaces are not properly sanitized. “Cooking and mealtime is a special occasion for all of us as we come together with our families and friends,” said Dr. Mindy Brashears, the USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety. “However, the public health implications of these findings sho…

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by Valerie Musson
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Recall Issued For Meat, Poultry Products Shipped To Long Island Targets Recall Issued For Meat, Poultry Products Shipped To Long Island Targets
Recall Issued For Meat, Poultry Products Shipped To Long Island Targets A wholesale grocer is recalling an undetermined amount of popular meat and poultry products that were shipped to a pair of Target locations on Long Island due to concerns they may contain Staphylococcus aureus, Shiga-toxin producing E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella. Westfield, Massachusetts-based C&S Wholesale Grocers announced it is recalling ready-to-eat and not-ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to temperature abuse during transport, which may have resulted in the growth of spoilage organisms or pathogens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food…

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by Zak Failla