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Could We See Another Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak This Year? This is Your Cue to Wash That Melon!
July 13, 2024
Some things in life are predictable. What goes up, must come down. Toast always falls butter-side down. The Cowboys will not make it to the Super Bowl. Another cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak? Could we see another Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak this year?… read more
Consumer Reports Study on Forever Chemicals Found in Milk Is an Eye Opener
July 12, 2024
A recent Consumer Reports study brings information about forever chemicals found in milk to the public. Even organic products! And it is an eye opener! The significant health impact of PFAS, or forever chemicals, circulating in our food supply has… read more
July 10, 2024
Who doesn’t love a good peanut butter cup? I find that so many people say that is their favorite candy. Whether homemade or store bought there is just something about this combination that makes so many mouths water. A professor… read more
July 7, 2024
Raw oysters are a cult classic. Either you love them or hate them. Those that love them have strong feelings. Those that hate them have equally strong feelings. But are they safe to eat? According to the U.S. Food and… read more
Microwave Cooking Might Be a Game Changer. But Is It Safe?
July 5, 2024
The microwave oven is one of the great conveniences invented in the 20th century. Over 90% of American homes have at least one microwave. But microwave cooking is still not a commonly performed task. Why are we comfortable with heating… read more
Diamond Shruumz Finally Issues Toxic Mushroom Recall Amid Ongoing Federal Investigation
July 3, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been calling for a toxic mushroom recall for Diamond Shruumz brand products containing the harmful chemical, Muscimol. Officials suggest that this is the chemical… read more
FDA and CDC Warn Against Microdosing Mushrooms as a Current Outbreak Sickens 12 So Far!
July 1, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and America’s Poison Centers warn against microdosing mushrooms as a current outbreak has spanned eight U.S. states. The Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing mushrooms products are at… read more
Ice Cream Recall Causes Meltdown as Summer Heats Up
July 1, 2024
A large ice cream recall affecting a variety of ice cream, sorbet, ice cream cakes, and desert products was announced this week, just as Summer goes into full swing. Retailers and consumers are urged to check their freezers for recalled… read more
FDA Warns Dollar Tree After Company Did Not Remove Product That Sickened Children
July 1, 2024
FDA warns Dollar Tree with an official “Warning Letter” for failing to remove lead-tainted product from store shelves despite several statements that they were doing so. Failure to cooperate with a recall notice is a serious offense. When it is… read more
Beat the Heat with a Slow Cooker This Summer!
July 1, 2024
As the pages of calendar turn and the days heat up, you may be thinking of ways to cool down meal prep in the kitchen. Alternative cooking methods are great ways to do so. Especially, ones that don’t add extra… read more