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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
72 People Sick from Swimming in MN Campground
August 17, 2018
Mid-August is a great time for family members to gather and enjoy those final warm days and a time before the hustle and bustle of a new school year starts. This year though at a campground in Minnesota at least… read more
The Dos and Don’ts of Royal Eating
August 17, 2018
As Americans, we are all pretty amazed by The Royal Family. Weddings, births of new royal babies, royal dogs, clothing and now even foods have become topics in our homes and in all sorts of media. Why are we royal… read more
The Rise of Infectious Disease Outbreaks (and What You Can Do to Stop It!)
August 15, 2018
Ebola. MERS. Nipah virus. Lassa fever. E. coli. Zika. Rift Valley fever. Food poisoning. We are deep in a war against viruses and bacteria. The month of June saw well over its fair share of active disease and illness outbreaks,… read more
Preparing for a Consult with a Lawyer
August 14, 2018
Most people are intimidated and nervous when they meet with a lawyer for the first time. And this is completely normal. Most people are not involved in serious car accidents or severe food poisoning claims on a routine basis. Regardless… read more
August 13, 2018
Salmonella just so happens to be the second most common intestinal infection that occurs in the United States of America. Over 7,000 cases of Salmonella were confirmed in 2009, for instance, but the heavy majority of cases go unreported. The… read more
Mystery Salmonella Outbreak in Perry County
August 11, 2018
With ages of the ill ranging from 2 to 68 years old, another Salmonella outbreak has manifested out of Perry County, Missouri. With cases emerging in the emergency room and physician offices, three have required acute hospital admission, two have… read more
Keeping Botulism at Bay While Home Canning
August 6, 2018
Growing up with a garden and being surrounded by tons of places where at the end of driveways there were signs that said “pick your own,” we always had massive amounts of fresh produce in the summer months. Obviously, you… read more
Urgh. Another Chipotle Outbreak
August 5, 2018
It seems people either love or hate Mexican food. Some adore it for its, bold, lasting flavors while others loathe it for these same exact attributes. But when foodborne illness outbreaks are linked to these spicy restaurants, it’s wise to… read more
School Lunch – The Right Way to Pack It
August 1, 2018
School is upon us again, and with that exciting news comes a whole lot of packed lunches which can become more of a hassle then many parents are prepared for. While packing a lunch for your child’s day is in… read more
July 31, 2018
It’s summer. The northern hemisphere is tilting towards the sun, the days are long, and everyone’s getting ready to barbecue. That’s great! As August’s heat and Labor Day nears, we remember the true reason we really love the summer. We… read more