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Salmonella and Melons: Haven’t We Seen This Before?

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 11, 2018

We’ve all seen Salmonella outbreaks before—raw eggs, undercooked meats, improperly handled seafood—but how many cases come to mind when we consider any sort of fruit or vegetable? While recent news about the romaine lettuce recall might immediately come to mind,… read more

The Truth About the Salmonella Pre-Cut Melon Outbreak in 60 Seconds or Less

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 10, 2018

Health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that dozens of people have been sickened in a Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon, Salmonella Pre-Cut Melon Outbreak. The outbreak triggered a voluntary recall of pre-cut watermelon, honeydew… read more

The Melon Muddle: Massive Recall of Pre-Cut Fruits Due to Salmonella

Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 9, 2018

It’s getting to be old, and rather discouraging and frightening news. Yet another instance of Salmonella infections has raised its sneaky head, this time in melons. But before we let out our collective sighs of frustration, remember that Make Food Safe,… read more

Food Insecurity Worldwide: We Are the World (Part 3)

Food Insecurity,Food Policy | June 9, 2018

“Nothing exalts the soul or gives it a sheer sense of buoyancy and victory so much as being used to change the lives of other people”. E. Stanley Jones, Victorious Living Food Insecurity worldwide is a problem. The solution. We… read more

Another Salmonella Outbreak! This Time, It’s Melons

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 9, 2018

Check your fridge! There’s another Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melons! We all know that raw eggs, undercooked chicken, and improperly handled seafood are likely to cause a manifestation of some nasty, flu-like symptoms. But did you ever stop to… read more

Think Twice Before You Use That Hand Dryer

Food Policy,Food Safety | June 8, 2018

Believe it or not, hand dryers versus paper towels has been a heated debate since 2008. This is an especially hot debate as it relates to food service establishments. As the majority of foodborne illness outbreaks are caused by restaurants and especially… read more

New Tech is Just What We Need for Food Safety

Food Safety | June 8, 2018

How far does your food travel to get to your plate? It’s a question consumers might not be in the habit of asking themselves as they shop but in the interest of making optimal food choices, they should. The CUESA… read more

Food Insecurity: How Do We Feed the World? (Part 2)

Food Insecurity,Food Policy | June 8, 2018

Feed the World. According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization: “For the third year in a row, there has been a rise in world hunger. The absolute number of undernourished people, i.e. those facing chronic food deprivation, has increased… read more

Food Insecurity Doesn’t Just Mean Hunger: Part One: How Do We Feed the World: An Overview

Food Insecurity | June 7, 2018

I’ve written on this topic of food insecurity before, but it continually amazes and even startles me out of my complacency when I read the related statistics. It is a problem that is not going away anytime soon, and sadly,… read more

Is Romaine Safe to Eat Again?

E. coli,Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 7, 2018

The CDC has given its thumbs up to return to eating whole, chopped, and pre-washed bags of romaine lettuce from retailers and restaurants. This move comes after an E. coli O157:H7 Romaine Lettuce outbreak led FDA and CDC urging the consumers… read more