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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

Salmonella Outbreak in Perry County Up to 32 Illnesses

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 13, 2018

Officials in Perry, MO have released a statement to say that now 32 individuals have become sickened by Salmonella since Monday, August 6th. In a statement issued, those who are ill range in age from 2-68 and 3 of those… read more

A Logical Correlation. Restaurant Sick Leave Policy Minimizes Foodborne Illness

Outbreaks & Recalls | August 13, 2018

It seems simple.  If a business offers paid sick leave, employees will use it if they need it.  Sadly, most restaurants do not offer this benefit to their employees.  When we dine out, we trust that those who are preparing… read more

Red Tide Hits Florida – What You Need to Know

Outbreaks & Recalls,Pathogens | August 12, 2018

A lot of people get an incredible amount of enjoyment out of travel, and during the summer months when the ocean water is warm and the sun is pleasantly hot, Florida tends to be a popular place for tourist and… read more

Perry County Health Officials – We Have An Outbreak!

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 12, 2018

In Perry County, Missouri, thirty two cases of salmonella infection have been reported in the past five days, which amounts to more than six times the number of cases that the county health department sees in a year. As of… read more

Kissing Chickens Leads to Salmonella

Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 12, 2018

While we’re certainly tired of facing salmonella outbreaks, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s such a common infection in American. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonella poisoning is responsible for nearly half of the gastrointestinal… read more

Our Pets and Pathogens: Food Safety for Your Pet

Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 12, 2018

There’s probably nothing more precious in life than the relationships we share, and this extends to our pets. Yet, our pets are susceptible to the same foodborne pathogens that humans are, and it is perhaps more important to practice food… read more

Mystery Salmonella Outbreak in Perry County

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 11, 2018

With ages of the ill ranging from 2 to 68 years old, another Salmonella outbreak has manifested out of Perry County, Missouri. With cases emerging in the emergency room and physician offices, three have required acute hospital admission, two have… read more

Chillax – GMO Labels Got Your Back

Food Safety | August 11, 2018

Many people believe that knowing is half the battle. This is true when it comes to most things in life, and apparently, this applies when purchasing foods that feature labels stating that the food contains genetically modified products or GMOs…. read more

What Can You Eat After an Organ Transplant?

Food Safety | August 11, 2018

Having an organ transplant is a monumental event. For the recipient, receiving “the gift of life” inevitably involves making important life changes to optimize health post-transplant. Some of these adjustments involve lifestyle changes, such as avoiding crowded spaces unless wearing… read more