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Rose Acre Farms, the Nation’s Second Largest Egg Farm Recently Hit by Bird Flu
February 18, 2025
Bird flu is a serious issue for the egg farm industry. A problem that can seriously impact the nation’s egg supply. Which can lead to egg shortages and a bigger price tag at the checkout line. Rose Acre Farms, the… read more
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Sweet Cream Brand Mini Pastries
February 18, 2025
A Salmonella outbreak linked to Sweet Cream brand mini pastries has finally been announced in the United States. This outbreak has also impacted our neighbor to the north as well. Imported Sweet Cream brand mini pastries exported by a Canadian… read more
Gerber Teething Sticks Recall and Discontinuation Due to Choking Hazard
February 17, 2025
The Gerber Products Company recently discontinued and announced a Gerber Teething Sticks recall due to choking hazard. The recall was announced following reports of injury. Gerber Teething Sticks Teething is a terrible rite of passage. The pain of those tiny… read more
Check Your Pantry! HEB, Trader Joe’s, Van Camp®, and Genova® Canned Tuna Recall Due to Botulism Risk
February 12, 2025
Check your pantry for a canned tuna recall affecting several major brands. A major tuna manufacturer initiated a recall that affects several private labels. Do you have canned tuna in your pantry? Now is the time to check those labels,… read more
FDA Wants Certain Nutritional Facts on the Front of Packages. Here’s Why!
January 23, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a new change to nutritional facts label requirements. They want certain key information to appear on the front of packages. Why? To better inform the consumer. The thought process is to… read more
FDA Request for Information Announced from High-Protein Yogurt and Poppy Seed Industries
January 23, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a request for information from two industries. Manufacturers of high-protein yogurt and those in the poppy seed industry (from agricultural to processors and distributors). What does that mean? And what are… read more
Cronobacter Has Been Added to the Nationally Notifiable Conditions List
January 23, 2025
The typically foodborne illness, Cronobacter, has been added to the nationally notifiable conditions list. Largely in part due to the illness’s tragic toll on infants during previous years’ infant formula Cronobacter outbreak. What exactly is Cronobacter? Why is it such… read more
January 23, 2025
Chemical exposures from plastics have taken a recent back seat to the new threat, microplastics. While each poses their own threat, chemical exposure from plastics remains a huge health issue. In fact, according to a recent study, chemical exposure from… read more
New Research Shows How Gut Pain Is Your Body’s Response to Bad Bacteria
January 23, 2025
Gut pain following a meal? It could be your immune system at work! We’ve all been there. Sushi at a Chinese food buffet. Hot dogs from a shady food cart. Potluck casserole made by your quirky cousin. Raw oysters out… read more
FDA Wants to Strengthen U.S. Infant Formula Market with Long-Term National Strategy
January 22, 2025
Following recent years’ infant formula market contamination events and subsequent vital product shortages, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking at the industry under a microscope. A long-term national strategy was recently announced aimed to “increase the resiliency… read more