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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

A Look Back at Last Summer’s Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 2, 2025

Last summer’s ground beef E. coli outbreak is a stark reminder that despite how far we have come in ground beef safety, we have yet further to go. Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak A ground beef E. coli outbreak hit… read more

Could Childhood E. coli Infections Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults?

E. coli,Our Blog | June 2, 2025

A colorectal cancer epidemic among young adults may have a common source. One that is decades in the making. Scientists have pinpointed a type of bacterial toxin known as colibactin as the culprit. This was the subject of a University… read more

Uptick in Legionnaires’ Disease in Gaston County Has Public Health Investigators Searching for Answers

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 2, 2025

Public Health investigators are investigating an uptick in cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Gaston County that started last summer. As the temperatures begin to rise, Gaston County Public Health wants to get a handle on this situation to determine the… read more