March 2, 2024
Springtime. My second favorite season next to Fall. I’m a big fan of shorts, flip-flops, and baggy sweaters. I’m also a big fan of grilling outside while the breeze is nice and calm. Did that paint a nice picture for… read more
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March 2, 2024
Springtime. My second favorite season next to Fall. I’m a big fan of shorts, flip-flops, and baggy sweaters. I’m also a big fan of grilling outside while the breeze is nice and calm. Did that paint a nice picture for… read more
New Food Safety Modernization Act Update Will Increase Traceability During an Outbreak
February 27, 2024
One of the toughest aspects of an investigator’s job during a foodborne outbreak is determining the source. An update to an existing government regulation would potentially increase traceability during an outbreak, assisting in US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigations…. read more
August 19, 2023
It is that glorious time of year when the house is quiet again and a week’s worth of snacks lasts more than 2 days. Kids are back in school. That means they aren’t devouring everything in your fridge and are… read more
July 20, 2020
The days are growing longer, there are fireworks bursting overhead, and the heat is growing unmistakably warmer. Summer. Is. Here. Ready or not, here it comes! Summer Food Safety for the WIN! This means fun in the sun, backyard bar-b-ques,… read more
June 26, 2020
It’s planting season at my house. Mint and scallions are in; carrots are starting to sprout; the celery I planted a few weeks ago has already grown two small stalks. Tubers in the garden are starting to sprout above the… read more
June 24, 2020
What sort of cutting boards are the safest in terms of food safety? I have a friend who claims that wood cutting boards are “gross.” I don’t know what she means by that, exactly. Cutting Board food safety maybe? I… read more
June 22, 2020
With the current regulations set forward by many states during the COVID-19 pandemic many people are starting gardens at home to not only cure the boredom but also to provide nourishment for their families. This is whay today we are… read more
June 21, 2020
With many states having stay at home orders enacted finding alternative sources for food can be quite tricky. We have tested out several meal kit delivery options over the last several weeks as well as companies who send produce. Living… read more
April 8, 2020
Unless you have been avoiding the news or living under a rock (I guess you wouldn’t have to social distance then), you have heard about the Coronavirus or COVID-19. Nothing is quite as scary as hearing about a virus that… read more
January 31, 2020
Game day is almost upon us, which isn’t really saying much – between the MLB, the NBA, the NHL, and the MLG, game day is always upon us. But you probably already knew which game I meant: the BIG GAME… read more