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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
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
Are Baby Chickens Instant Eggs?
Our Blog | March 22, 2025
Every farm store is all the rage these days. Backyard farmers are hatching at a rate that has never been seen before to keep up with the demands of their community. The question is are baby chickens instant eggs? What… read more
Dream Vacation Leads to Incurable Disease
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 21, 2025
Planning a dream vacation can be so much fun and oh so rewarding but educating yourself on travel practices especially regarding food and water is seriously important. What would you do when a dream vacation leads to incurable disease? It… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 17, 2025
One of my favorite days of the year is upon us. St Patrick’s Day is almost here and while we don’t bar hop or do anything outside of our home usually I find that it is exciting to build a… read more
Special Occasion Charcuterie Food Safety
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 15, 2025
Charcuterie is something that has taken off like a wildfire. Some start with very simple cheese boards with crackers while others go all out and absolutely put an entire table filled spread for their guests to enjoy. Whether you keep… read more
Reports of Food Poisoning in the Treasure Valley Associated with Unlicensed Food Vendors
Our Blog | March 15, 2025
Central District Health of Idaho warns consumers about unlicensed food vendors after complaints of food poisoning in the Treasure Valley area this year. What is the difference between a food vendor is licensed and one that is not? What are… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 14, 2025
3.14, March 14th also known as Pi Day has grown in popularity over the years and of course what better way to celebrate this than with a slice of your favorite pie. Baking one from scratch is my absolute favorite… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 13, 2025
When little hands are helping in the kitchen it is highly important that as parents we take pride in teaching children food safety. My boys have been in the kitchen from the time they were in bouncy seats watching me… read more