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Impossible Burger Studies Indicate Potentially Dangerous Ingredients
February 10, 2024
Healthy eating trends are on the rise. Particularly during this time of the year. The “new year, new start” approach generally makes a rise in January. For some, this means cutting carbs or sugar. Others want to eat more ethically… read more
Could Menus Have a New Look in 2024? FDA is Updating Guidance on Menu Labeling
February 10, 2024
You may have noticed changes to menus in recent years. Depending on your state, menus may have significantly more information on them. Nutritional information, specifically those that pertain to calories or sugar, can often be seen alongside the ingredients. This… read more
Young Dancer Dies After Eating Mislabeled Cookie
February 10, 2024
A 25-year-old dancer from New York died after eating a mislabeled cookie. The cookie contained peanuts, however peanuts were not included on the label. The company has since recalled the vanilla cookies in response. Here is what we know about… read more
Peaches Nectarines, and Plums Listeria Outbreak is Over
February 1, 2024
As of January 30, 2024, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to HMC Farms peaches, nectarines, and plums is over. The Outbreak So far there have… read more
Multistate Salmonella Outbreak in Backyard Poultry
September 25, 2023
As a small homesteader, we have 7 laying hens. It is perfect for our family’s needs (most of the year). While they are not “pets” in the exact sense of the word, they are fun to watch and take care… read more
Donated Organs Cause Legionnaires’ Disease?
September 25, 2023
A study of the first reported cases of transplant patients likely contracting Legionnaires’ disease from donor organs was published in a weekly Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. Two patients receiving lungs from the same donor fell ill… read more
LittleOak Brand Infant Formula Recall
September 19, 2023
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert to parents and caregivers of infants who consume infant formula of a voluntary recall for LittleOak infant formula sold online because it is being sold in the United States… read more
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Three Infant Formula Manufacturers
September 11, 2023
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to three different infant formula manufacturers on August 30, 2023. These warning letters came after several serious recalls and subsequent shortages occurred when infant formula was found to be… read more
September 10, 2023
As a small homesteader, we have 7 laying hens. It is perfect for our family’s needs (most of the year). While they are not “pets” in the exact sense of the word, they are fun to watch and take care… read more
Tik Tok Avocado Hack NOT a Good Idea
August 19, 2023
Everyone’s heard this TikTok intro. “Show me the life hack…” It is usually followed by some interesting technique someone has found to make their life easier. Sometimes it is simple. Sometimes it is thought provoking. Sometimes it is just plain… read more