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Are Rain Barrels Safe to Use for Gardening

Our Blog | April 24, 2025

Are rain barrels safe to use for gardening? Today, we take a look at the risks versus the rewards and how you can keep your garden happy and thriving. Health risks Even when rainwater looks clean, it can contain germs… read more

Most Cases of Salmonella Infections Come from Chicken and Vegetables, A New Study Finds. But Don’t Throw Out the Chicken Soup Just Yet!

Our Blog | April 23, 2025

A recent study cites chicken and vegetables as the most common source of Salmonella infections in the United States. The study also explores the reason most illnesses are not connected to known outbreaks. They blame outdated analytical methods. Whole genome… read more

As Rates of Foodborne Illnesses Increased in the United States, Some States Are Higher Risk for Outbreaks Based on Several Factors

Food Safety,Our Blog | April 22, 2025

Rates of foodborne illnesses increased from previous years’ statistics. Some states are higher risk for outbreaks and that is a serious cause for concern. While there is some argument that advancements in technology and communication have increased the awareness of… read more

Safely Starting Seeds

Our Blog | April 20, 2025

With gardening being on the minds of so many people across the United States it is so important to know the process of safely starting seeds. Everyone to some degree wants to be self-sufficient. I know that growing up right… read more

Plant Fertilizer & Food Poisoning

Our Blog | April 19, 2025

Many people are learning to garden for the first time in our lives upon the recent resurgence of self-sufficient living. Gardening comes in so many forms from pots lining a patio to raised beds and even tilling up the earth… read more

Can You Get Food Poisoning from Bananas?

Food Safety,Our Blog | April 7, 2025

Can you get food poisoning from bananas? The short and reassuring answer is **yes**. Although Bananas are a low-acid fruit and they rarely harbor harmful pathogens such as Salmonella or E. coli, which can cause severe foodborne illnesses, all food… read more

The Healthiest Time of Day to Drink Coffee

Our Blog | April 4, 2025

Most people I know love a good cup of coffee but did you know that it is healthier to drink it at certain times of the day as opposed to others? I personally love a good cup first thing in… read more

Is Imported Eggs a Good Thing or a Bad Thing for Americans?

Our Blog | April 2, 2025

The United States is considering imported eggs as a solution to country-wide egg shortages and price surges to abate the growing crisis. But is it a good thing? With wholesale egg prices surging up over 50% and egg producers unable… read more

Consumer Reports Study Finds Arsenic in Baby Formula Among Other Heavy Metal Contaminants

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 27, 2025

Recent study finds arsenic in baby formula and other heavy metal contamination. A serious concern for our most vulnerable population. Ironically, the results of this study identifying lead, BPA, and arsenic in baby formula comes just prior to an announcement… read more

Trusting Backyard Eggs

Food Safety,Our Blog | March 23, 2025

With the price of eggs doing some sort of strange limbo dance, we have seen the prevalence of more and more backyard farmers creating roadside stands with what we hope are farm fresh eggs. Can we be sure though? Trusting… read more