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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
March 11, 2019
I got on the bandwagon, recently. Yes, the Instant Pot bandwagon. I heard all of the hype, following the Pinterest boards, read recipes like I was losing my mind and suddenly I felt like I “got it” and wanted to… read more
Food Safety Tips While Traveling
March 6, 2019
It’s March right now. We’ve just survived out of a polar vortex that brought brutal sub-zero temperatures to much of the east coast and midwest. Although temperatures have risen somewhat, many of us are still stuck inside, staring out of… read more
February 22, 2019
Food allergies can be concerning for anyone, but for some, they can be deadly. So, when food companies release food for sale to the public without labeling potential allergens on their packaging, this poses a major food safety problem. For… read more
The American Home and Food Waste
February 15, 2019
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Americans individually discard more than 400 pounds of food each and every year. In 2017, more than 78 million tons (yes, millions) of food was thrown away nationwide. No one truly likes… read more
February 14, 2019
Love is in the air again ladies and gentlemen. It’s that time of year where we consider how much we love the ones in our lives and shower them with expensive gifts and candies. Wait a minute! Shouldn’t that be… read more
February 2, 2019
The BIG Game is upon us folks. Even if you don’t follow football, there is electricity in the air this time of year. Fans from across the globe gather in front of their televisions, local pubs, or in the stadium… read more
How the Government Shutdown Effects Food Safety
January 9, 2019
With the government shut down entering its 18th day, the third longest of twenty-one shutdowns on record, people are starting to wonder what that means for agencies like the FDA and USDA. There have been highly publicized effects of the… read more
2018 Food Recalls: Records We Didn’t Want to Break
December 23, 2018
The year 2018 has been a larger than usual year for recalled food products. In fact, as of December, over 650 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recalls have been reported. Let that number sink… read more
Feeling Lucky at the Group Pot Luck? Think Potluck Food Safety.
December 14, 2018
Summer’s heat often brings the threat of foodborne illness from outdoor gatherings such as barbecues and pool parties. As temperatures begin to cool and the calendar flips to November, this time of year brings about the not-so-silent threat of pot… read more
November 22, 2018
Every time another food recall hits the news, it’s hard not to get frightened. Even if you never buy that brand, it’s a reminder of how easy it is for the food supply to be contaminated. We all have vague… read more