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Links Between Watering Your Garden & E. coli

E. coli,Our Blog | May 19, 2025

We work so hard to ensure our gardens produce a plentiful crop. Usually hoping for enough to feed our family, friends and sometimes extras to process for the winter months when fresh food just seems to taste so good and… read more

Not So Fun-Guy, Fungus Mycotoxins Emerge as Deadly Food Poisoning Topic

Our Blog | May 19, 2025

Fungus mycotoxins have been around for ages. They are naturally occurring, but historically have gone unnoticed in food poisoning. But that doesn’t mean they weren’t there. They just were not historically tested, and therefore not widely publicized. Until now. As… read more

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

Safely Smoking Meats

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