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Think Again Before You Slurp Down That Oyster
Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | July 12, 2018
Raw oysters are often linked to vibrio illnesses. As ocean temperatures rise, the cases of vibrio linked to raw oysters has risen as well. But raw oysters tend to be paired with another concerning pathogen, norovirus. And we see this… read more
E. coli in Water from CLIMB Works Zipline Linked to Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 11, 2018
Summer vacations are usually a time when people are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of their regular lives and take a break from reality. We unplug, we distance ourselves from the computers and cell phones that… read more
E. coli – It’s Not Just in Beef Anymore
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 11, 2018
For those who are still giving romaine lettuce dirty looks, I am here to tell you that this is not the first time E. coli has been found in produce. Sure, historically the most common sources of E. coli were… read more
The Right Way to Wash Your Produce: A Fruit and Vegetable Shower Guide
Food Safety | July 10, 2018
Scrub-a-dub-dub, there’s pathogens in your grub… and this is why washing your fruits and vegetables is more than a suggestion. It is a downright necessity. That juicy peach ripe for the picking is also host to harmful bacteria. That’s because… read more
What’s All the Buzz About Honey Bees? Is There a Solution Right in Our Own Backyards?
Food Safety | July 9, 2018
When we think of bees, many of us picture bumble bees or honey bees. Or maybe some of us conjure up yellow jackets, which are not really bees at all, but wasps. (Besides, no one likes yellow jackets or wasps…. read more
Vibrio Cases from Venezuelan Crab Meat Showing Up in Maryland
Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | July 8, 2018
It’s the new kid on the block. Well, not really, but how many of us have heard about Vibrio before? I will be honest and raise my hand to that question – until now that is. This is a mean… read more
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