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Extended Recall Due to Bird Flu in Raw Farm Dairy Milk
December 20, 2024
The California Department of Public Health issues a second recall in response to bird flu in Raw Farm dairy’s raw milk product. As the threat of bird flu in raw milk continues to grow, we are likely to see more… read more
CDC Scientists Analyze What Socioeconomic Status Impacts Salmonella Outbreaks from Ground Beef
December 18, 2024
Does socioeconomic status play a role in whether or not you get sick in a Salmonella outbreak from ground beef? Inquiring minds want to know. And so did some scientists. This was the topic of a recently published paper in… read more
Vegetables Are Riskier Than Beef When It Comes to E. coli
December 17, 2024
If you think about it, vegetables are riskier than beef when it comes to E. coli. There I said it. And believe it or not, it is true! And there is science and data to back it up! Recent E…. read more
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Jack and the Green Sprouts Products
December 17, 2024
Several people fell sick after consuming Jack and the Green Sprouts products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the outbreak following the producer’s recall. But not a lot of information was published about the details of the outbreak,… read more
USDA Bulk Milk Testing to Detect Bird Flu in the Nation’s Milk Supply
December 15, 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a press release of an upcoming rollout of bulk milk testing to detect bird flu in the nation’s milk supply. If pasteurization kills bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, why is this testing… read more
December 15, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak at Twin Cities restaurants. This outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people has been connected to a larger contamination event from Wolverine Beef Packing Co. Here’s what we… read more
UK Study Finds Mold in Marijuana Along with Other Harmful Contaminants
December 13, 2024
A recent white paper published by Curaleaf Clinic in the United Kingdom (UK) highlights the problem of mold in marijuana found in illicit products. In addition to mold, other contaminants like chemical residues, heavy metals, yeasts, and harmful bacteria were… read more
Bird Flu Detected in Hawaii Says State Officials
December 13, 2024
Hawaii Department of Health announced the first poultry cases of bird flu detected in Hawaii mid-November. Leaving residents concerned the virus spreading on the island. Test results on various birds in a backyard flock revealed the presence of avian influenza… read more
Poppy Seeds Risk Prompts Proposed Legislation. But There is More to It Than the Typical Bagel.
December 11, 2024
Could your poppy seeds bagel soon be contraband? Risks associated with poppy seeds prompts proposed legislation. But your “everything” bagel is likely not impacted by the new laws. Or is it? Here’s what we know about the proposed legislation on… read more
Recent Study Shows Zero Calorie Sweetener Is Linked to Blood Clots and Heart Disease
December 10, 2024
Is that zero calorie sweetener really all that good for you? While it may not impact your blood glucose, it could have a negative impact on other parts of your body. Namely, your heart. A recent pilot study found that… read more