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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Long Term Complications of Giardiasis
Our Blog | July 15, 2025
Long term complications of giardiasis, the illness caused by Giardia infection, can last well after initial infection is resolved. While post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome and growth/cognitive deficiencies have historically been observed, other long term complications of giardiasis have recently been… read more
Advice on How to Protect Your Family During a Giardia Outbreak
Our Blog | July 14, 2025
Giardia can be a scary word when you first hear it. Isn’t that the parasite that comes from dogs? How is it involved in a foodborne illness outbreak? Images of bugs and worms are likely going through your head. Then,… read more
How to Protect Your Family During a Giardia Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 13, 2025
With a rise in Giardia cases in Hopkins County, Kentucky it is a great idea to visit the topic of what to do during a Giardia outbreak. While the health department investigates the source of the Hopkins County Giardia Outbreak,… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 11, 2025
The news is reporting that the restaurant at the center of a Giardia Outbreak in Hopkins County, Kentucky has been announced. El Tapatio restaurant has been confirmed as the source of the Hopkins County Giardia Outbreak. Here is everything we… read more
Scientists Develop Nanocage-Based Filter That Removes Harmful PFAS from Water
Our Blog | June 15, 2025
Scientists from the University of Buffalo have developed a type of nanocage-based filter that has successfully removed PFAS from water. What are PFAS? What is a nanocage? Where is Buffalo? Answers to these pressing questions and why this research could… read more
New Study Finds Antimicrobial Resistance Makes Infections 10 Times More Deadly
Our Blog | June 14, 2025
A recent study found a shocking statistic about antimicrobial resistance and mortality rate. Based on accumulated data, scientists find that those suffering from resistant bacteremia have a 10% increased likelihood of death when compared to patients without antimicrobial resistant strains…. read more
How Does Listeria Get into Ice Cream?
Food Safety,Listeria,Our Blog | June 12, 2025
Summer is here. This is my absolute favorite time of the year but for some not so obvious reasons. My favorite ice cream spots open back up. We tend to enjoy loading up into the car as a family after… read more
Food Poisoning Deaths and Hospitalizations Doubled in 2024, Says Food for Thought Report
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 11, 2025
A recent Food for Thought report announced foodborne illnesses in 2024 increased significantly over the previous year. Even scarier, the number of deaths and hospitalizations due to severe illnesses doubled! Doubled! Overall, there were 1,392 people sickened by contaminated food… read more
Wet Markets Offer Fresh Access to Seafood, But Are They Safer?
Our Blog | June 10, 2025
Wet markets are hugely popular in places around the world. When it comes to seafood, its popularity is even growing in the U.S. Keeping your seafood alive until you are ready for it implies that in addition to it being… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 8, 2025
Let’s look at another hot topic today– baking bread at home. Today, we will look at safely baking your own bread at home and what to know before you even begin with the first loaf. I was so fortunate that… read more