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There is Another Listeria Outbreak but No Word Yet on the Source

January 20, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have added yet another Listeria outbreak to their investigation table. This one comes after several others recently closed and one other under active investigation. On top of the other three still on the… read more

Red Dye No. 3 Gets Axed. But What About the Other Reds?

January 19, 2025

Red Dye No. 3 officially gets the ole’ heave ho on January 15, 2025, banning the additive in foods made or sold in the United States. But what exactly does that mean? How soon does enforcement go into place? And… read more

Is The Scare Over Lead in Cinnamon Over? Check Your Pantry!

January 15, 2025

About this time last year parents were worried about lead in cinnamon flavored applesauce pouches. Is that scare over? Unfortunately, no. While the cluster of illnesses involving WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches manufactured by Austrofood may have been… read more

Certain Cooking Oils Linked to Cancer Growth in Western Diet, Says Scientists

January 15, 2025

A study on cooking oils linked to cancer at the UCLA may have you checking your pantry and evaluating your culinary choices. This study found that certain cooking oils linked to cancer growth and others could play a role in… read more

An Additive in Water May Cause More Harm Than Good

January 15, 2025

Is a commonly used additive in water safe? What additive, you ask? Chloramine. Inorganic chloramines have been used to disinfect public water have been widely for a really long time. But their by-products have not been widely studied. Leaving the… read more

A Broccoli Recall That May Have Impacted New Years Eve Veggie Trays Across the Country

January 4, 2025

A recent broccoli recall may have put a lot of New Years Eve party guests at risk. A popular brand of bagged broccoli was recently recalled due to the potential presence of the life-threatening bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes. A germ known… read more

Modern Root Beer Lacks the Traditional Ingredient. What Is It, and Why?

December 30, 2024

Root beer is one of those craft beverages that is more mainstream than beer or mead. Anyone can drink it. Anyone can consume it. Chances are, you know a root beer enthusiast. It has a cult following, so to speak…. read more

California Child with Bird Flu Symptoms Raises Concerns About Person-to-Person Spread and Raw Milk

December 27, 2024

A second California child with bird flu symptoms recently hit the news. The illness, presumably acquired from raw milk, was consistent with severe bird flu illness in humans. However, additional laboratory tests indicated that despite the child showing symptoms of… read more

CDC Announces First Severe Bird Flu Case in Humans, Linked to Backyard Poultry

December 23, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just announced the first severe bird flu case in humans. This transmission did not occur from a commercial operation. This illness was linked to a backyard poultry flock. Previously, illnesses have been… read more

Beyond the Bird: Roasting Holiday Meat Safely

December 22, 2024

Roasting holiday meat is a huge part of many social gatherings this time of year. While the turkey, a staple in many household Thanksgiving traditions, often reigns supreme. Other holiday meats are stars of the show on many festive tables… read more