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Meat Made in a Lab? What?

Food Policy,Food Safety | July 8, 2018

You can’t buy it at the supermarket. Not yet, anyway. But companies in the United States and abroad are growing meat from cell cultures in labs. And they’re hoping to eventually do to the deli what soymilk did to the… read more

Vibrio in Crabs is Making Marylanders More than Just Crabby

Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | July 7, 2018

Fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela has been associated with several confirmed cases of severe bacterial illness known as Vibrio in the State of Maryland today. Crab meat found in plastic tubs can be found in many retail locations, but… read more

The Bread Brew – Turning Leftovers into Beer

Food Policy,Food Safety | July 7, 2018

Food waste is a BIG problem, especially in a world where so many are struggling with food insecurity. In fact, over $160 billion worth of produce alone is wasted each year in the United States. Want more stats? According to… read more

Put Down that Snackbox, There May Be an Issue with Your Imported Food!

Food Policy,Food Safety | July 7, 2018

The likelihood that your lunch contains some percentage or other of imported food is great. In fact, I would say, it is a given. Did you know that the average American eats roughly 260 pounds of imported food per year?… read more

Melt in Your Mouth, Not Up Your Nose: A Warning to Snorting Chocolate

Food Safety | July 6, 2018

It’s 2018, and humans have accomplished amazing feats, from launching a Tesla into orbit to cloning monkeys. For the good or bad, science is progressing. With each moment of success, I’m awed by the vast potential of Earth’s occupants. Then,… read more

Norovirus – The Cruise Ship Stowaway

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 5, 2018

Food poisoning and cruise ships. Cruise ships and food poisoning. The two go together like tropical cocktails and little paper umbrellas. They’re two sides of the same coin; put a couple hundred people together in a little box floating on… read more

Fossilized Algae – A Key to Food Safety Testing

Food Insecurity,Food Safety | July 3, 2018

It is slimy, green, and lives at the bottom of the ocean – and other unfiltered water sources. Algae. Researchers believe fossilized algae can be a key component to food safety testing. Looking into Algae  A group of researchers from… read more

Wanton Wunderlust – Don’t Let Food Poisoning Ruin Your Vacay

Food Safety | July 2, 2018

Summer seems like the best time of year to travel and explore the world. The kids are out of school. The weather is warm. And everyone just seems like they are in that vacation mood. But, summer months come with… read more

Cyclospora Makes More Rounds This Year

Cyclospora,Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 2, 2018

Wisconsin and Minnesota are grappling with an wave of parasites linked to trays of fresh-cut fruit. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, infection with cyclospora has sickened more than three dozen Minnesotans over the past month. Cyclospora has been… read more

What to Know Before You Dive into a Pool … About Cryptosporidium

cryptosporidium,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2018

Cryptosporidium outbreaks linked to pools and swimming have been increasing each year. So, this summer, before you go for your quick dip, here are some important things you should know about this rising pool parasite. What is Cryptosporidium? Cryptosporidiosis is… read more