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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Cookbooks – Great on Recipes, Bad on Food Safety
Food Safety | August 15, 2018
Food safety has become a major concern these days as easily seen by the number of recalls and outbreaks we read about in the news on a regular basis. And this concern has spread to our kitchens as well. There… read more
The Rise of Infectious Disease Outbreaks (and What You Can Do to Stop It!)
Campylobacter,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Shigella | August 15, 2018
Ebola. MERS. Nipah virus. Lassa fever. E. coli. Zika. Rift Valley fever. Food poisoning. We are deep in a war against viruses and bacteria. The month of June saw well over its fair share of active disease and illness outbreaks,… read more
Preparing for a Consult with a Lawyer
Our Blog | August 14, 2018
Most people are intimidated and nervous when they meet with a lawyer for the first time. And this is completely normal. Most people are not involved in serious car accidents or severe food poisoning claims on a routine basis. Regardless… read more
Re-freezing Ice Cream Can Cause a Digestive Melt Down
Food Safety | August 14, 2018
“I scream, You scream, we all scream for ice cream!” These are the words that bring a smile to your face and perhaps a brain freeze to the noggin. Turns out even safe ice cream can have dire consequences if… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 14, 2018
I know it’s been awhile, and romaine lettuce has been safe to eat again for a bit. While we have gone about our normal lives, investigators were still searching for answers for what caused the massive multi-state E. coli romaine outbreak… read more
Bacon, the Bad Guy or the Good: The Healthy vs. Unhealthy Debate
Food Safety | August 14, 2018
I love bacon. Let’s start right there. I’ve loved bacon since the first juicy bite. Applewood. Smoked. All of its fatty goodness. In fact, I’ve judged individuals based on their bacon-cooking style. I know, it’s petty, but we all have… read more
I Kid You Not, Goats Carry Bacteria
E. coli,Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 14, 2018
People keep animals for many reasons. On the topic of goats, reasons might include to help out with yardwork, provide food for the family, or as a family pet. In my household, we have goats for all of the above…. read more
Shigella Withstands the Perilous Journey from Mouth to Colon
Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | August 14, 2018
Bacteria has to survive the treacherous journey from the mouth to the colon before causing havoc in the human intestinal system. It takes a special kind of bacteria to pull itself through this journey and still make us sick, considering… read more
Cannabis Drinks Among Recalled Products in Cali
Our Blog | August 13, 2018
California is grappling with the challenges of bringing one of the largest legal marijuana markets in the world out of the shadows. The recreational marijuana market, which estimates suggest will generate some $4 billion dollars of sales in the future,… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 13, 2018
Salmonella just so happens to be the second most common intestinal infection that occurs in the United States of America. Over 7,000 cases of Salmonella were confirmed in 2009, for instance, but the heavy majority of cases go unreported. The… read more