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

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 20, 2025

Salmonella from cucumbers again? It isn’t déjà vu. It is a recurring problem. The same farm associated with a different Salmonella outbreak last year has been linked to this outbreak. Here’s what we know about the outbreak of Salmonella from… read more

Marinating Meats Safely

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 20, 2025

Grilling season is here and it’s time for a refresher on marinating meats safely. This is a time to shine for so many backyard grill masters. We love having spur of the moment get togethers but we also love the… read more

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

Food Policy,Our Blog | May 20, 2025

Will synthetic dyes be removed from food? If so. How soon could we see these changes? In a move toward the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S Department of Health and Human… read more

Safely Consuming Home Grown Vegetables

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 19, 2025

After what seems like an eternity the time has come to start harvesting some fresh produce from your garden. Whether you choose to use a raised bed, patio planters or direct sowing into the ground the time of harvest is… read more

Links Between Watering Your Garden & E. coli

E. coli,Our Blog | May 19, 2025

We work so hard to ensure our gardens produce a plentiful crop. Usually hoping for enough to feed our family, friends and sometimes extras to process for the winter months when fresh food just seems to taste so good and… read more

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

Our Blog | May 19, 2025

Fungus mycotoxins have been around for ages. They are naturally occurring, but historically have gone unnoticed in food poisoning. But that doesn’t mean they weren’t there. They just were not historically tested, and therefore not widely publicized. Until now. As… read more

Summer Grilling Safety Reminders

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 18, 2025

I like to think that grilling is a year-round thing here, but truth be told once the temperature dips below 50 I don’t prefer to be outside as much. But when we have bright sunny days there is something to… read more

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

E. coli,Our Blog | May 18, 2025

Shiga is the infamous E. coli toxin produced by certain E. coli strains. But it seems that it isn’t the only E. coli toxin we should be worried about. I’m talking about EspC. While EspC doesn’t have the same ring… read more

Hosting a Cook Out? Now What?!

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 17, 2025

Hosting a cook out? Now what?! Many of us are so used to hosting gatherings and having people over that it seems like second nature but I remember my very first cook out and how afraid I was that something… read more

Internal Temperatures While Grilling

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 17, 2025

Internal temperatures while grilling are so important especially with meats. These temperatures tell us if meat is safe to consume. Many people believe a timer or the temperature on the grill is the proper thing to go by but today… read more