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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
February 12, 2019
I pride myself in being the opposite of a picky eater. In my life, I have been willing to try anything at least once and try not to judge other’s food choices. There are a lot of wonderful foods out… read more
The Romaine Scare if Over – For Now
February 11, 2019
It is difficult to bring great news to you due to things having the ability to turn in moments but for now: the Romaine E. Coli scare is over. This is good news not only to us as consumers, but… read more
Yes, Raw Flour Can Make You Sick
February 10, 2019
You probably already know the foods that are likely to give you food poisoning. Some things are just riskier to eat than others. The big offenders are pretty easy to name – leafy greens, sprouts, and undercooked eggs all spring… read more
Why Cannibalism is Bad for You
February 4, 2019
Honestly, I have never looked at a family member or friend and thought “wow you look tasty” and the topic of cannibalism is definitely a taboo in our society (no shocker), but did you know that it used to actually… read more
January 23, 2019
Salmonella is one of the leading causes of food poisoning in the United States. This is, in part, because of its ubiquity. The microbe can slip past your immune defenses by piggybacking on or in all sorts of foods. Some… read more
Yuma Romaine Lettuce Outbreak – It’s the Water
January 10, 2019
The water that’s irrigating our plants is making us sick. At least when it comes to the Yuma Romaine Lettuce outbreak. That’s the upshot of an excellent new investigation from Wired that looks into the spate of food poisoning that… read more
January 5, 2019
A Santa Maria, California farm that has been linked to the romaine lettuce warning from the CDC on the eve of Thanksgiving has issued a voluntary recall for several other produce items. Red lettuce, green lettuce, and cauliflower items produced… read more
Adams Bros. – The Alleged Culprit Behind the Latest Romaine Scare
January 4, 2019
Adam Bros., a farm in Santa Maria, California, has been identified as a potential culprit behind the romaine lettuce scare that preceded this past Thanksgiving. The CDC and FDA issued sweeping statements warning people against eating romaine after registering an… read more
PETA, Veggies Can Give You Ecoli, Too!
December 22, 2018
A new study found that plastic bins used in security check at airports carries more filthy germs than even the airport toilets. PETA – an animal rights organization – used the opportunity to place ads at the airport luggage bins… read more