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The Rise in Adult Food Allergies

You find yourself lurching over the toilet, alternating vomiting and experiencing diarrhea. Not a particularly nice way to begin an…

6 years ago

Compost Safety (Hint: Compost Can Cause Legionnaires’ Disease)

Compost is called black gold for a reason. A mainstay of organic gardening, compost is considered a valuable soil conditioner,…

6 years ago

No! Not Nutella! The Nutella Factory Shut Down

It’s sad (or unfortunate, at least) but true. Until about seven years ago, I had never even heard of Nutella.…

6 years ago

Roadkill or Cuisine? If You Eat It, Eat It Safely

You need a knowing eye to determine if an animal is safe to eat, even more so if the carcass…

6 years ago

Maysara Winery & Pearl Catering: the Cause of the Shigella Wedding Outbreak?

In the days following the announcement of the Shigella Wedding Outbreak, more information has come out naming the suspects. The…

6 years ago

Ecoli Outbreak in Kentucky – Exact Source Still a Mystery

Another Ecoli outbreak has hit the news. This time in central Kentucky. And while reports are just coming in, the…

6 years ago

What to do When the Fridge Goes Out During Stormy Weather

If you live somewhere with inclement weather, you probably know a thing or two about preparing for a storm or…

6 years ago

Mushrooms Read to Death at Michelin Star Restaurant

An outbreak sourced from serving poisonous mushrooms at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Valencia has caused 29 illnesses and left one…

6 years ago

Uninvited Guest: Shigella Crashes Wedding

Cue Billy Idol. "It's a nice day for a Shigella Wedding." Wait. NO, IT'S NOT! That's the exact phrase I…

6 years ago

Ecoli O103 Outbreak in Kentucky Kids Linked to Fast Food

Today, the Mercer County Health Department announced that there is an Ecoli O103 outbreak linked to "extensive fast food exposure."…

6 years ago