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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
September 5, 2018
Not many people know this, but Monday, October 15, 2018, is Global Handwashing Day. It is an awareness event which emphasizes the simple practice of using soap and water to ward off life-threatening diseases. While handwashing is a simple hygienic… read more
Numbers Rising in Salmonella Outbreak at La Luz Mexican
August 29, 2018
Last week, another Salmonella outbreak made the news. You might not have heard about it since it only affected a handful of people in a Colorado town, but now that handful has grown large enough to gain national attention. And… read more
The Dog Days of Summer have Retrieved Another Salmonella Outbreak
August 20, 2018
There’s no need to be overly-wary Perry County, but being aware may serve you well. There’s Another Salmonella Outbreak… There were 23 Salmonella cases were reported by Perry County Hospital in MO on August 9th, 2018. Since then, the numbers… read more
Re-freezing Ice Cream Can Cause a Digestive Melt Down
August 14, 2018
“I scream, You scream, we all scream for ice cream!” These are the words that bring a smile to your face and perhaps a brain freeze to the noggin. Turns out even safe ice cream can have dire consequences if… read more
Kissing Chickens Leads to Salmonella
August 12, 2018
While we’re certainly tired of facing salmonella outbreaks, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s such a common infection in American. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonella poisoning is responsible for nearly half of the gastrointestinal… read more
Moss Discovered that Removes Arsenic from Water
July 18, 2018
Let’s talk arsenic for a second. That may sound odd for a food safety blog; but, remember, we care deeply about water, too. No pun intended. There are some amazing things happening that could potentially lead to a healthier planet…. read more
Kids Are Still Hungry When School is Out
July 1, 2018
Programs that provide free meals for children during the summer months when school has let out are popping up all across the United States. And for good reason, too! These often carry over from programs that provide meals for children… read more
June 21, 2018
Nothing seems to be safe anymore. No one ever thinks about Cereal Safety. Even your everyday breakfast cereal. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak that… read more
Update: Salmonella Outbreak – Three Key Ideas in the Aftermath
April 29, 2018
It has been eleven days since the CDC issued this statement concerning a Salmonella outbreak. The culprit: shell eggs. Twenty-three people are currently sick in 9 states. There is a high likelihood more cases will be linked to the outbreak. With… read more
April 3, 2018
Vibriosis, the illness resulting from infection with the bacteria Vibrio, is responsible for an estimated 80,000 illness and about 100 deaths in the United States each year. The Vibrio bacteria are actually in the same family as the bacteria that cause Cholera. Foodborne… read more