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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Smartphones in the Kitchen May be a Recipe for Disaster
June 9, 2024
Our phones are our constant companions. We take them everywhere we go. But could smartphones in the kitchen make us sick? Researchers believe so. In fact, it is one of the most overlooked spreaders of bacteria and viruses. A study… read more
Can You Thaw and Refreeze Meat Safely? The Cold Truth.
June 7, 2024
Keeping temperature sensitive foods like meat, eggs, and dairy are a huge part of food safety. Keeping hot things hot and cold things cold is a no-brainer. But what about freezing and thawing? Can you thaw and refreeze meat safely?… read more
June 5, 2024
UPDATE: As of June 12th, CDC officials estimate that 196 patients have been identified in the investigation – though the true number of those affected is likely much, much higher. The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several… read more
New EPA Study Shows Forever Chemicals Found in Fish Is a Significant Health Concern
June 4, 2024
A new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study highlights that PFAS, or forever chemicals found in fish are a significant health concern. Specifically, freshwater fish. Knowledge about these chemicals has been around for over a decade, but little has been… read more
June 3, 2024
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak involving the rare Salmonella Africana strain. Today, a recall was announced for certain whole cucumbers due to “possible health risk” – Salmonella. Could these two announcements be… read more
Connecticut Man Hospitalized with Legionnaires’ Disease from Garden Hose Water Bong
May 30, 2024
A Connecticut man was hospitalized with Legionnaires’ disease from an unlikely source. Garden hose water bong was the likely source. Determining the cause of this man’s lung infection puzzled doctors, until information revealed the cannabis-related clue. This was the topic… read more
Tuberculosis in Raw Milk is Yet Another Reason to Consider Pasteurization
May 27, 2024
We all know that raw milk could potentially carry harmful germs like E. coli, Campylobacter, and now bird flu. But Tuberculosis in raw milk is yet another reason to consider pasteurization. A study gathering data about incidences of tuberculosis brings… read more
Biotoxin Linked to Mussels Sickens At Least 20 People Says Oregon Health Authority
May 26, 2024
A cluster of illnesses of paralytic shellfish poisoning caused by a biotoxin linked to mussels prompted an investigation by the Oregon Health Authority. According to the press release, there have been at least 20 people sickened by this naturally occurring… read more
Could Your Garden Hose Be Toxic? Tips to Identify a Non-Toxic Garden Hose to Keep Your Family Safe!
May 25, 2024
Are you using a non-toxic garden hose at your home? Garden hoses are a convenient way to move water from the source to where you want it. Whether that is a sprinkler to keep your yard looking green, irrigation for… read more
May 23, 2024
Two years ago, nearly 300 consumers fell ill after eating a Daily Harvest brand product called French Lentil + Leek Crumbles containing tara flour as an ingredient. Last week, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deemed it unsafe… read more