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What To Do When Severe Food Poisoning Strikes
Our Blog | June 7, 2025
Severe food poisoning goes beyond the mild inconvenience of minor food poisoning. For many with healthy immune systems and mild or moderate infections, food poisoning may not be serious. Treat the symptoms. Eat bland foods. Stay close to the bathroom…. read more
New Packaging Can Reduce Mercury in Canned Tuna By 35%
Our Blog | June 6, 2025
The amount of mercury in canned tuna is often a deterrent for many people. This low-cost, high protein food is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and many other essential nutrients. Making them a staple in many households. But experts say… read more
Is Organic Produce Actually Better for You?
Our Blog | June 5, 2025
Is there really that much of a difference between organic produce and veggies that are conventionally grown? This is a common question going through the minds of consumers as they walk through the grocery aisles. The price of organic broccoli… read more
Could We See a Salmonella Vaccine for Humans Soon?
Our Blog,Salmonella | June 4, 2025
We may see a Salmonella vaccine for humans soon. Researchers from the University of Florida are working to make this happen. That, and the technology to deploy it. Salmonella Statistics The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | June 3, 2025
A recent study explains potential new method for decontaminating Legionella bacteria and similar hardy environmental pathogens. A game changer for chronic offending sources of Legionnaires’ disease. But this method will also likely work on other, similar pathogens. Legionella Bacteria Is… read more
Could Childhood E. coli Infections Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults?
E. coli,Our Blog | June 2, 2025
A colorectal cancer epidemic among young adults may have a common source. One that is decades in the making. Scientists have pinpointed a type of bacterial toxin known as colibactin as the culprit. This was the subject of a University… read more
Could AI Help Detect Foodborne Illness Outbreaks?
Our Blog | June 1, 2025
UK health agencies may have a new way to detect foodborne illness outbreaks. Artificial intelligence. That’s right. AI. A novel use for a complex technology. New Surveillance Technology Will Help Detect Foodborne Illness Most cases of foodborne illness go unreported…. read more
A High Fiber Diet Could Be the Solution to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer
Our Blog | June 1, 2025
Experts say that a high fiber diet may be able to offset some of the risk associated with colon cancer. That is good news to hear, considering recent headlines have been screaming the fact that childhood exposure to E. coli… read more
Wash? Or Not Wash? Bagged Lettuce Addition.
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 31, 2025
Many people opt for pre-washed bagged lettuce as a convenience. It’s me. I am “many people.” But is it actually safe to consume without washing it yourself? The conservative answer to that question is an unpopular, “it depends.” Pre-Washed Bagged… read more
Changes to GRAS May Remove Self-Affirmation Option for Food Manufacturers
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 30, 2025
Under the Make America Healthy Again movement, we have seen changes to many aspects of our food supply. While some of this happens behind the scenes, others have been made quite publicly. Changes to GRAS (or Generally Recognized as Safe)… read more