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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Austin Food Allergy Litigation
June 5, 2024
Food allergies happen when the immune system wrongly identifies a specific protein in food as dangerous. This initiates an immune response, releasing chemicals such as histamine, which lead to the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Common Symptoms of Food Allergies Food allergy… read more
May 27, 2024
Another infant formula recall due to US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) non-compliance has been issued. This is the second this month for this category. However, several other infant formula recalls are still listed as active according to the FDA’s… read more
Is AI Used for Food Safety a Good or a Bad Thing?
May 26, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over many aspects of our daily life. From how we interact with technology interfaces, to help with projects, and even our entertainment. Even AI used for food safety is becoming more mainstream. But is it… read more
What About Me? Foodborne Parasites Often Get the Middle Child Treatment.
May 20, 2024
Despite posing a threat to human and a significant human medical concern, foodborne parasites often get left out. Yes, E. coli and Salmonella flashy. And Vibrio is always in the news. But what about foodborne parasites like Cryptosporidium or Trichinella?… read more
Activated Charcoal for Food Poisoning Likely Ineffective
May 11, 2024
Activated charcoal has been a savior for many years when it comes to poisonings. But how does it hold up for food poisoning? Experts say that activated charcoal for food poisoning is likely ineffective. Chemical poisoning is very different from… read more
Links Between Food Poisoning and Autoimmune Disease May Surprise You
May 8, 2024
Links between food poisoning and autoimmune disease may surprise you. Food poisoning is a common ailment across the United States, presenting significant public health challenges across the country and around the world. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control… read more
Are Consumers Engaging in Risky Food Behaviors Because of the Economy?
May 4, 2024
Are consumers engaging in risky food behaviors due to economic pressure? Several recent studies say yes. A study recently released in the United Kingdom and another in the United States show that consumers from both countries have been impacted by… read more
FDA Initiates Salmonella Outbreak Investigation for Potential Foodborne Source
May 1, 2024
When two or more people become sick with the same strain of a commonly associated foodborne pathogen, it usually prompts a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation. Recently, the FDA announced a Salmonella outbreak investigation that currently does not… read more
April 28, 2024
Reports of food poisoning at Chuck E Cheese along with other violations lands the Lexington restaurant on “enhanced regulatory enforcement” and a temporary closure of the facility. It is a type of probation for a food business. More than 15… read more
Possible Salmonella Contamination, Multiple Recalls Prompts Quaker Oats to Close Factory
April 20, 2024
Last year’s possible salmonella contamination and multiple recalls prompts grain giant Quaker Oats to close factory in Danville, Illinois. Over 100 products recalled. Quaker Oats to Close Factory in June PepsiCo, parent company to Quaker Oats, has make the tough… read more