Food Safety

Are There Microplastics in To-Go Cups? Your Morning Coffee May Be Poisoning You!

Food Safety,Our Blog | April 30, 2026

Microplastics in to-go cups can be a dangerous part of your morning routine. Australian scientists say that hot coffee contributes to increased release of microplastics in to-go cups. Even paper-based cups, which are often internally coated with polyethylene. With coffee… read more

Results for Operation Stork Speed Now Available, Over 300 Infant Formulas Tested!

Food Safety,Our Blog | April 29, 2026

The test results for Operation Stork Speed are now available. Over 300 infant formulas were tested for heavy metals and chemical contaminants. This study represents the first of its scale and makes up the largest infant formula tested in the… read more

Hippy Cow Creamery Ordered to Stop Serving Raw Milk Lattes

Food Safety,Our Blog,Raw Milk | April 28, 2026

Raw milk lattes and Cody Wyoming have recently hit the news when Hippy Cow Creamery was ordered to stop serving the beverage made from dairy products on their farm. Cottage food and raw dairy laws are fairly relaxed in Wyoming…. read more

Common Reasons Restaurants Are Shut Down

Food Safety,Our Blog | April 22, 2026

There are a few common reasons restaurants are shut down. However, the move is not taken lightly. Every hour a restaurant is closed money is lost, ratings are impacted, people are out of work, and so many other impacts. However,… read more

Proposed Changes to Poultry Processing Speeds Has Mixed Feedback

Food Safety,Our Blog | April 9, 2026

Did you know that there are rules for poultry processing involving the number of birds per minute on processing lines? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) is in charge of this protocol. The new… read more

FDA CORE 2024 Annual Report Reveals 55% of Identifiable Outbreak Causes Involve Vegetables

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 26, 2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just released their CORE 2024 Annual Report. The information may surprise you. Or not. Most of the outbreaks with identifiable causes involve vegetables. But what else did they uncover? The Office of Coordinated… read more

Consumer Reports Published Their Updated Baby Formula Test Results

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 10, 2026

Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization, recently published their updated baby formula test results. Last March, of the 41 baby formulas tested, about half contained at least one serious contaminant. This year, Consumer Reports updated the same study. The results were… read more

FDA Evaluates BHA Preservative in Crackdown on Chemical Additives in the US Food Supply

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 5, 2026

The BHA preservative has been listed as “Generally Recognized as Safe” or GRAS since 1958. Despite the chemical preservative being questioned twenty years later, it still persists in both food and cosmetic applications in the county’s food supply. As part… read more

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Food Safety Lawyer?

Food Safety | March 3, 2026

Hiring a food safety lawyer usually costs nothing upfront because most work on a contingency fee basis. You only pay if the lawyer secures compensation for you, typically as a percentage of the final recovery.How Contingency Fees WorkFood safety attorneys almost always use contingency fee agreements. This structure removes financial barriers and allows injured individuals…

Death Cap Mushrooms Linked to At Least Four Deaths in California, Public Safety Alert Issued

Food Safety,Our Blog | February 9, 2026

A Death Cap mushroom poisoning outbreak has prompted California Department of Health to issue a public safety alert. This “unprecedented” outbreak of severe illnesses and deaths has been associated with people accidently picking and eating Death Cap mushrooms and Western… read more