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Safely Baking Your Own Bread

Food Safety,Our Blog | June 8, 2025

Let’s look at another hot topic today– baking bread at home. Today, we will look at safely baking your own bread at home and what to know before you even begin with the first loaf. I was so fortunate that… read more

Common Foods That Trigger Guillain-Barré Syndrome and How to Avoid This Dangerous Complication

Guillain-Barre Syndrome,Our Blog | June 8, 2025

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is the little-known complication of foodborne illness. What is scarier than food poisoning? Food poisoning that causes paralysis! And I don’t mean botulism. But yes. That is equally as scary. But today we are talking about Guillain-Barré Syndrome… read more

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Shell Eggs Sold Under Various Brand Names. Nearly 2 Million Dozen Eggs Recalled!

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 7, 2025

Shell eggs are responsible for Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that has sickened at least 79 people, says U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The source? A large shell egg processor. A detail that complicates this matter further is the fact that… read more

Scientists Find Connection Between Nutrition and Antibiotic Resistance, Supporting the Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever Adage

Our Blog | June 7, 2025

Science gives merit to grandmothers everywhere, potentially proving the old adage, feed a cold and starve a fever principle. Well. Sort of… Recent research has, however, found that while antibiotic resistance is caused by over or misuse of antibiotics, there… read more

What To Do When Severe Food Poisoning Strikes

Our Blog | June 7, 2025

Severe food poisoning goes beyond the mild inconvenience of minor food poisoning. For many with healthy immune systems and mild or moderate infections, food poisoning may not be serious. Treat the symptoms. Eat bland foods. Stay close to the bathroom…. read more

New Packaging Can Reduce Mercury in Canned Tuna By 35%

Our Blog | June 6, 2025

The amount of mercury in canned tuna is often a deterrent for many people. This low-cost, high protein food is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and many other essential nutrients. Making them a staple in many households. But experts say… read more

Is Organic Produce Actually Better for You?

Our Blog | June 5, 2025

Is there really that much of a difference between organic produce and veggies that are conventionally grown? This is a common question going through the minds of consumers as they walk through the grocery aisles. The price of organic broccoli… read more

Could We See a Salmonella Vaccine for Humans Soon?

Our Blog,Salmonella | June 4, 2025

We may see a Salmonella vaccine for humans soon. Researchers from the University of Florida are working to make this happen. That, and the technology to deploy it. Salmonella Statistics The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every… read more

Researchers Discover New Method for Decontaminating Legionella Bacteria and Similar Hardy Environmental Pathogens

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | June 3, 2025

A recent study explains potential new method for decontaminating Legionella bacteria and similar hardy environmental pathogens. A game changer for chronic offending sources of Legionnaires’ disease. But this method will also likely work on other, similar pathogens. Legionella Bacteria Is… read more

FDA Issues Food Safety Alert for Pan-African Food Distributors Due to Rodent Infestation

Outbreaks & Recalls | June 3, 2025

The FDA just issued a food safety alert for products coming from Pan-African Food Distributors in Louisville, Kentucky. The facility housed shelf-stable food products including infant nutritional cereals, baked goods and other products imported and distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors… read more