Déjà Vu? Another Outbreak of Salmonella from Cucumbers Hits Grocery Stores and Restaurants!

3 months ago

Salmonella from cucumbers again? It isn’t déjà vu. It is a recurring problem. The same farm associated with a different…

Marinating Meats Safely

3 months ago

Grilling season is here and it's time for a refresher on marinating meats safely. This is a time to shine…

What Are Synthetic Dyes and Why Does HHS Want Them Banned from Food?

3 months ago

Will synthetic dyes be removed from food? If so. How soon could we see these changes? In a move toward…

Safely Consuming Home Grown Vegetables

3 months ago

After what seems like an eternity the time has come to start harvesting some fresh produce from your garden. Whether…

Links Between Watering Your Garden & E. coli

3 months ago

We work so hard to ensure our gardens produce a plentiful crop. Usually hoping for enough to feed our family,…

Not So Fun-Guy, Fungus Mycotoxins Emerge as Deadly Food Poisoning Topic

3 months ago

Fungus mycotoxins have been around for ages. They are naturally occurring, but historically have gone unnoticed in food poisoning. But…

Summer Grilling Safety Reminders

3 months ago

I like to think that grilling is a year-round thing here, but truth be told once the temperature dips below…

There is a New E. coli Toxin in Town, and It Could Be Worse than STEC!

3 months ago

Shiga is the infamous E. coli toxin produced by certain E. coli strains. But it seems that it isn’t the…

Hosting a Cook Out? Now What?!

3 months ago

Hosting a cook out? Now what?! Many of us are so used to hosting gatherings and having people over that…

Internal Temperatures While Grilling

3 months ago

Internal temperatures while grilling are so important especially with meats. These temperatures tell us if meat is safe to consume.…