Food Safety

California Fired and the Woe of AvocadosCalifornia Fired and the Woe of Avocados

California Fired and the Woe of Avocados

Delicious, green, creamy goodness.  The omni-useful, omni-versatile, omni-famous – Avocado.  I know I just made up a few words just…

6 years ago
California Vibrio Raw Oysters OutbreakCalifornia Vibrio Raw Oysters Outbreak

California Vibrio Raw Oysters Outbreak

On May 3, 2019, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommended that consumers avoid eating raw oysters harvested from…

6 years ago
Tyson Recalls Nearly 12 Million Pounds of Chicken – 3 Injured from Ingesting MetalTyson Recalls Nearly 12 Million Pounds of Chicken – 3 Injured from Ingesting Metal

Tyson Recalls Nearly 12 Million Pounds of Chicken – 3 Injured from Ingesting Metal

There's a Tyson Chicken Recall. If you haven’t done so already, now is a good time to check your freezer…

6 years ago
FDA Finds Concerning Listeria & Salmonella at Ice Cream FacilitiesFDA Finds Concerning Listeria & Salmonella at Ice Cream Facilities

FDA Finds Concerning Listeria & Salmonella at Ice Cream Facilities

An FDA investigation of ice cream manufacturers following a series of foodborne illness outbreaks found listeria and salmonella in some…

6 years ago
Cryptosporidium Apple JuiceCryptosporidium Apple Juice

Cryptosporidium Apple Juice

What is it with cryptosporidium and apple juice? The parasite seems to be the biggest fan of the fruit since…

6 years ago
April is National Grilled Cheese MonthApril is National Grilled Cheese Month

April is National Grilled Cheese Month

Everyone (except my kids) loves a grilled cheese sandwich. My boys are apparently the odd ones in the crowd when…

6 years ago
Xibus and Janus Particles – A Food Safety SensorXibus and Janus Particles – A Food Safety Sensor

Xibus and Janus Particles – A Food Safety Sensor

What are Janus particles? And how is Xibus, a startup out of MIT, hoping to use them to create handheld…

6 years ago
What’s Going on with El Pollo Loco in Modesto?What’s Going on with El Pollo Loco in Modesto?

What’s Going on with El Pollo Loco in Modesto?

What to do when there seems to be a cluster of foodborne illnesses centered around a business, but you can’t…

6 years ago
A Scientist Explains How Does Bacteria Get in MelonsA Scientist Explains How Does Bacteria Get in Melons

A Scientist Explains How Does Bacteria Get in Melons

It’s that time of year again.  As the temperatures begin to defrost and food sharing holidays come into full swing,…

6 years ago
Passover Food SafetyPassover Food Safety

Passover Food Safety

Happy Spring everyone! For most of us, this past winter has been particularly brutal, with record-setting cold temperatures, snow, and…

6 years ago