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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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working on a draft guidance document for labeling plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods and needs industry input.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

The Carnivore Diet Trend

Our Blog | February 25, 2025

We have all lived through many diet trends. Some with wider claims than others but they have always existed. I remember my grandmother talking about many ways to lose weight in her time and she was always looking into new… read more

FDA Imposes Strict Requirements for Healthy Claim Used by Food Manufacturers

Food Policy,Our Blog | February 25, 2025

Food manufacturers have new healthy claim requirements to continue use of the phrase in their products. In an effort to fight misinformation and promote healthier lifestyles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the existing requirements for food… read more

Why are Eggs so Expensive?

Our Blog | February 24, 2025

Why are eggs so expensive? Goodness it seems like daily at our local chain store the price just keeps going up and up. Thankfully we do have backyard chickens, but that is for another post topic. We have to occasionally… read more

A High Fiber Diet Could Be the Key to Preventing Foodborne Infection, Even After Exposure

Our Blog | February 24, 2025

Could something as simple as a high fiber diet be the key to preventing foodborne infection. A recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology says so. How does the study prove this? What exactly does a high fiber diet… read more