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Summer Grilling Safety Reminders
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 18, 2025
I like to think that grilling is a year-round thing here, but truth be told once the temperature dips below 50 I don’t prefer to be outside as much. But when we have bright sunny days there is something to… read more
There is a New E. coli Toxin in Town, and It Could Be Worse than STEC!
E. coli,Our Blog | May 18, 2025
Shiga is the infamous E. coli toxin produced by certain E. coli strains. But it seems that it isn’t the only E. coli toxin we should be worried about. I’m talking about EspC. While EspC doesn’t have the same ring… read more
Hosting a Cook Out? Now What?!
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 17, 2025
Hosting a cook out? Now what?! Many of us are so used to hosting gatherings and having people over that it seems like second nature but I remember my very first cook out and how afraid I was that something… read more
Internal Temperatures While Grilling
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 17, 2025
Internal temperatures while grilling are so important especially with meats. These temperatures tell us if meat is safe to consume. Many people believe a timer or the temperature on the grill is the proper thing to go by but today… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 16, 2025
The weather is starting to warm up by the day which means that it’s about that time to start cooking outside more and more. With the rise in people learning to smoke meats based on popular television shows and of… read more
Are Boiled Eggs with Green Rings Safe to Eat?
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 16, 2025
Are boiled eggs with green rings safe to eat? Let’s take a look at some facts about hard boiled eggs today and find out. What Causes a Green Ring Around the Yolk? “A green ring sometimes seen around the yolk… read more
Are You Storing Leftovers Wrong?
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 15, 2025
Are you storing leftovers wrong? There is nothing better than knowing you don’t have to cook the night after making a huge meal. Even better when you have had a crowd over and made some of your favorite dishes and… read more
Slushies Can Cause Glycerol Intoxication Syndrome in Children Under Eight!
Our Blog | May 14, 2025
If glycerol intoxication syndrome sounds scary, that’s because it is. One of the main causes of this reaction comes from something that, other than loaded with sugar, is seemingly harmless. The slushie. Gas stations, movie theaters, and convenience stores entice… read more
The Misuse of Nitrous Oxide Canisters Has Prompted FDA Advisory
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 13, 2025
Nitrous Oxide canisters have recently gained in popularity for their novel culinary use. However, misuse of these products has caused enough adverse effects that warrants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue an advisory against off label and… read more
Packaged Sandwiches Identified as Source in Joint USDA and FDA Listeria Outbreak Investigation
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 12, 2025
A source, packaged sandwiches and convenience foods produced by Fresh & Ready Foods, LLC, has been identified in a Listeria outbreak. Both the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been investigating… read more