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Bird Flu in Arizona Dairy Cattle Milk, What is the Risk to Humans?

Our Blog | March 4, 2025

A recent detection of bird flu in Arizona dairy cattle milk has people wondering. What is the risk to humans? What can you do to reduce your risk of infection from dairy cattle milk? Arizona Department of Agriculture Quarantines Dairy… read more

Are Salmon at Risk in Idaho?

Our Blog | March 3, 2025

Are salmon at risk in Idaho? What do government layoffs and salmon have in common? Potentially a lot, when it comes to a certain River in Idaho. Ecologist in Idaho Fired, Says Salmon at Risk in Idaho Following the termination… read more

Eggs & Salmonella

Food Safety,Our Blog,Salmonella | March 3, 2025

Many people like myself thrive from the joys of going out into their backyards and getting eggs straight from their own little coops. There are times of the year though when egg production slows or can even completely end and… read more

Severe Bird Flu Case in Wyoming, Third American to be Hospitalized

Our Blog | March 2, 2025

A Wyoming woman is the third American hospitalized with severe bird flu so far. The Wyoming Department of Health confirmed these test results earlier this month. Here’s what we know about the severe bird flu situation to date and what… read more

What To Do If You Cut Yourself in the Kitchen

Food Safety,Our Blog | March 2, 2025

Christmas morning was a blur like in many homes. We had opened the gifts; the wrapping paper was everywhere, and I had approximately an hour and a half to get myself dressed from something other than the pajamas that we… read more

Information About Legionnaires in Potting Soil

Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | March 1, 2025

It’s about that time. The time that makes my heart truly happy and starts to provide some self-sufficiency for my family, gardening season! Today we want to share some information about Legionnaire’s in potting soil. First we will figure out… read more

15 Shocking Foods That Aren’t Vegetarian

Our Blog | March 1, 2025

Today, we are taking a look at 15 shocking foods that aren’t vegetarian even though some people think they are. Take a look at the list and see which one shocks you the most. McDonald’s Fries– These days you can… read more

The FDA Wants to Standardize Labeling for Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods and Needs Industry Input

Food Policy,Our Blog | March 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working on a draft guidance document for labeling plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods and needs industry input. Members of the industry are encouraged to read the proposed guidance and provide feedback based… read more

What is Salami Made Of?

Our Blog | February 28, 2025

Charcuterie is everywhere. People are making everything from elegant table sized boards to tiny lunch or snack portions. Most of these boards have cheese, fruits and even meats which leads me to wonder: what is salami made of? I went… read more

How Salmonella Bacteria Outsmarts the Human Immune System

Our Blog | February 26, 2025

Salmonella bacteria are a single-cell organism. You wouldn’t expect something without a brain or central nervous system to outsmart the far superior human body with its specialized immune system. But… It does. Scientists uncovered how this tricky little germ has… read more