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Bird Flu in Arizona Dairy Cattle Milk, What is the Risk to Humans?
March 4, 2025
A recent detection of bird flu in Arizona dairy cattle milk has people wondering. What is the risk to humans? What can you do to reduce your risk of infection from dairy cattle milk? Arizona Department of Agriculture Quarantines Dairy… read more
Outbreak on Radiance of the Seas Cruise
February 19, 2025
An outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas cruise prompts a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigation. Given the symptoms, the illness is likely to be foodborne in origin. Though the most commonly associated cruise ship illness,… read more
Over a Dozen Sick with Norovirus in New Orleans From Contaminated Oysters
February 18, 2025
At least 15 people have fallen ill with norovirus in New Orleans from contaminated oysters, says the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. An area near the Chandeleur Sound has been shut down for at least three weeks. Additional cases… read more
GAO Publishes Status of Foodborne Illness in the U.S. Study Results
February 18, 2025
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently published a study on the Status of Foodborne Illness in the United States to help identify what areas of focus the government can emphasize to achieve better outcomes. The study report makes excellent points…. read more
Reports of Food Poisoning from Mexico Tipico in Port Lavaca, Texas
February 16, 2025
Reports of food poisoning from Mexico Tipico have been streaming in. Some as far back as November. With recent severe illnesses and hospitalizations, a food poisoning lawsuit is likely coming to Port Lavaca, Texas. Here’s what we know so far… read more
What is a Herd Share, and Are They Safe?
February 6, 2025
With the wave of folks wanting to become more self-sufficient, today we take a look at what is a herd share and are they safe? From the outside looking in this looks like an awesome idea until you realize what… read more
Packaged Salad Kits: Convenience At a Cost
February 5, 2025
Packaged salad kits are convenient. But at what cost? And I don’t mean the price tag. Though it usually does cost more for things that are already made. No. In this case, safety is the potential cost. The Convenience of… read more
February 3, 2025
The time of year has appeared that we start to bake more. It is one of my winter comfort things to do, especially when bad weather is approaching. There is nothing better than homemade snow day treats and snacks. One… read more
Why Are We Seeing So Many Outbreaks and Recalls in the News?
February 3, 2025
If it feels like we are seeing so many outbreaks and recalls in the news. It’s because it is true. There are a lot. In fact, there are nine U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outbreaks, three Centers for Disease… read more
February 1, 2025
Raw milk seems to be everywhere I turn. I don’t know if this is the new social media trend or if people are just curious or truly what has sparked this but recently, I asked about buying local (processed and… read more