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Could the 2024 Solar Eclipse Poison Food? NASA Debunks the Myth.
April 7, 2024
Could the 2024 solar eclipse poison food? NASA debunks the myth. As the April 8th 2024 Solar Eclipse draws nearer, a lot of myths have been circulating around. From potential harm to a fetus if a pregnant person watches the… read more
How to Cope with Food Allergies While Traveling
April 5, 2024
If you’ve been diagnosed with a food allergy, coping with food allergies while traveling is probably at the top of your preparation plans. For those who’ve had food allergies for a long time, these activities can become second nature. However,… read more
Food Poisoning While Abroad Can Be a Bummer. Helpful Tips to Get You Through It.
March 28, 2024
Spring has sprung and many people are planning those summer trips. But one thing most people don’t plan for is food poisoning while abroad and how to deal with it. Traveling Abroad Passport? Check! Sunscreen? Check! Foodborne illness plan? Huh???… read more
March 23, 2024
Are Chagas disease cases on the rise? Researchers seem to think so. So much, in fact, that they are urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to include it in their annual report. Each year, the WHO gathers statistics on many… read more
Another Trader Joe’s Recall Announcement. Trader Joe’s Recalls Low Sodium Cashews.
March 21, 2024
Another Trader Joe’s recall is announced. This time for Low Sodium Cashews that may contain the harmful bacterial pathogen, Salmonella. Why does this store have so many recalls? It all comes down to how they privately label their products. But… read more
Is Soy Sauce a Super Food? Functional Effects Say Yes!
March 17, 2024
Could soy sauce be the next super food? A review of several studies published in Science Direct discusses the health benefits of this functional food. More than just a seasoning, this flavor additive packs a punch. Both to your taste… read more
FDA Approves New Food Allergy Drug, Xolair
March 16, 2024
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new food allergy drug meant to provide a prophylactic effect against some common food allergies. This is not a cure, but it provides hope for those with severe food… read more
New Salmonella Detection Tool Could Change Food Manufacturer’s Safety Protocol. For the Better!
March 5, 2024
Salmonella is a commonly observed foodborne bacteria linked to 1.35 million illnesses each year, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This results in 26,200 hospitalizations and accounts for 420 deaths. In recent years, the US Food… read more
New Food Safety Modernization Act Update Will Increase Traceability During an Outbreak
February 27, 2024
One of the toughest aspects of an investigator’s job during a foodborne outbreak is determining the source. An update to an existing government regulation would potentially increase traceability during an outbreak, assisting in US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigations…. read more
Foodborne Illness Affects 1 in 6 Americans Each Year! Here’s What You Need to Know.
February 27, 2024
While the food supply in the United States is one of the “safest in the word,” foodborne illness is still a significant concern in this first world country. People rely more and more on commercially prepared, restaurant acquired, or packaged… read more