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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
June 7, 2025
Shell eggs are responsible for Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that has sickened at least 79 people, says U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The source? A large shell egg processor. A detail that complicates this matter further is the fact that… read more
June 7, 2025
Science gives merit to grandmothers everywhere, potentially proving the old adage, feed a cold and starve a fever principle. Well. Sort of… Recent research has, however, found that while antibiotic resistance is caused by over or misuse of antibiotics, there… read more
New Packaging Can Reduce Mercury in Canned Tuna By 35%
June 6, 2025
The amount of mercury in canned tuna is often a deterrent for many people. This low-cost, high protein food is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and many other essential nutrients. Making them a staple in many households. But experts say… read more
Is Organic Produce Actually Better for You?
June 5, 2025
Is there really that much of a difference between organic produce and veggies that are conventionally grown? This is a common question going through the minds of consumers as they walk through the grocery aisles. The price of organic broccoli… read more
Could We See a Salmonella Vaccine for Humans Soon?
June 4, 2025
We may see a Salmonella vaccine for humans soon. Researchers from the University of Florida are working to make this happen. That, and the technology to deploy it. Salmonella Statistics The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every… read more
June 3, 2025
A recent study explains potential new method for decontaminating Legionella bacteria and similar hardy environmental pathogens. A game changer for chronic offending sources of Legionnaires’ disease. But this method will also likely work on other, similar pathogens. Legionella Bacteria Is… read more
A Look Back at Last Summer’s Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak
June 2, 2025
Last summer’s ground beef E. coli outbreak is a stark reminder that despite how far we have come in ground beef safety, we have yet further to go. Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak A ground beef E. coli outbreak hit… read more
Could Childhood E. coli Infections Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults?
June 2, 2025
A colorectal cancer epidemic among young adults may have a common source. One that is decades in the making. Scientists have pinpointed a type of bacterial toxin known as colibactin as the culprit. This was the subject of a University… read more
A High Fiber Diet Could Be the Solution to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer
June 1, 2025
Experts say that a high fiber diet may be able to offset some of the risk associated with colon cancer. That is good news to hear, considering recent headlines have been screaming the fact that childhood exposure to E. coli… read more
Wash? Or Not Wash? Bagged Lettuce Addition.
May 31, 2025
Many people opt for pre-washed bagged lettuce as a convenience. It’s me. I am “many people.” But is it actually safe to consume without washing it yourself? The conservative answer to that question is an unpopular, “it depends.” Pre-Washed Bagged… read more