Foodborne Illness in Schools: Common Causes

7 years ago

The school year is officially starting and with that comes a somewhat extensive list of health risks and concerns. Not…

(Face-Palm) Again, Chipotle?

7 years ago

Just when we think about taking down Chipotle out of the picture of outbreaks, it comes back into it right…

What’s Going on with the McDonald’s Cyclospora Outbreak?

7 years ago

As of this post, the CDC, FDA and health officials across the country are still investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak…

Whole Genome Sequencing and Cyclospora

7 years ago

We often hear of Cyclospora causing gastrointestinal illness but wonder what in the world is Cyclospora? Simply put, it is…

Back to School Food Safety Tips

7 years ago

The days are getting shorter and the leaves are turning yellow, as the old cliché goes. It’s that time of…

Breastmilk on the Playa? Why Drinking Breastmilk at Burning Man (and as an Adult) is a No No

7 years ago

You think of yourself as all natural. You consider your body to be a well-built machine that deserves only the…

Salmonella Chicken for Dinner?

7 years ago

Foodborne illnesses have always been nerve-wracking especially when one of our favorite foods is a cause of it. A new…

Salmonella Raw Chicken on the Menu? I’ll Pass!

7 years ago

How would you like that cooked?  “Rare, please.”  Sounds like an order for steak, right?  Depends on the restaurant.  Some…

Empire Chicken Salmonella Recall

7 years ago

As of August 24th, 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Empire…

Are Cannabis-Infused Foods Safe from a Food Safety Perspective?

7 years ago

Cannabis products are on the up. They are now available in some 29 states for medical and recreational use. It’s…