Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Could the Pursuit of Optimal Hydration Be Putting You at Risk?
Water | September 6, 2018
We all know that we shouldn’t drink water from BPA bottles left out in the heat for fear of chemical leaching and build up of incubating bacterial backwash. But did you know there may be danger lurking in the glass… read more
Leptospirosis – The Waterbourne Bacteria You Have Likely Never Heard Of
Outbreaks & Recalls,Water | August 23, 2018
Some 26 people died from the bacterial disease leptospirosis in the United States territory of Puerto Rico during the sixth months that followed Hurricane Maria, according to records obtained by CNN and the Centro de Periodismo Investigativo. Health authorities in… read more
We All Did It, But Was It Safe? Drinking from the Hose That Is…
Water | August 21, 2018
On hot summer day, it may be tempting to drink some cool water from the garden hose or sprinklers. As parents, there are many experience from our childhood that we would love for our children to experience. A few of… read more
Don’t Drink that Water You Left in the Car!
Water | August 13, 2018
I’m not sure where I heard it first, but it has been ingrained in me. “DO NOT LEAVE WATER BOTTLES IN YOUR CAR.” It makes sense. Plastic is made from chemicals. When heated chemicals release into the environment. Water safety… read more
Moss Discovered that Removes Arsenic from Water
Water | July 18, 2018
Let’s talk arsenic for a second. That may sound odd for a food safety blog; but, remember, we care deeply about water, too. No pun intended. There are some amazing things happening that could potentially lead to a healthier planet…. read more
Hurricane Havoc – Thinking About Food Safety After a Hurricane
Food Safety,Water | July 17, 2018
Hurricane season is upon us. Living on the East Coast, although not exactly in a coastal area, we are sometimes threatened by hurricane season. Often when storms come from the Gulf areas and towards The Carolinas we know that power… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease Takes a Life in Hawaii
Legionnaire's disease,Water | June 24, 2018
The island of Oahu has found itself in the midst of another outbreak recently – this time Legionnaires’ disease. At this time, there have been four confirmed cases, but the source of exposure is still a mystery. Officials are looking… read more
Finding Opioids in Mussels – Anyone See a Problem Here?
Food Safety,Water | June 7, 2018
A surprising finding from an inlet of the Pacific Ocean alongside the northwest coast of Washington reveals that the mussels from this region tested positive for the prescription opioid Oxycodone. This shocking news comes in the midst of the ongoing opioid… read more
What I Wish My Fellow Texans Knew About Lead (And Why It Should Concern You Too)
Water | June 3, 2018
What do Flint, Michigan and Austin, Texas have in common? One scary word: Lead. I live in Texas. If you have read my bio, you already know this. You also know, I am a mother. And as a mother, I… read more