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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
What To Do When Severe Food Poisoning Strikes
June 7, 2025
Severe food poisoning goes beyond the mild inconvenience of minor food poisoning. For many with healthy immune systems and mild or moderate infections, food poisoning may not be serious. Treat the symptoms. Eat bland foods. Stay close to the bathroom…. read more
FDA Issues Food Safety Alert for Pan-African Food Distributors Due to Rodent Infestation
June 3, 2025
The FDA just issued a food safety alert for products coming from Pan-African Food Distributors in Louisville, Kentucky. The facility housed shelf-stable food products including infant nutritional cereals, baked goods and other products imported and distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors… read more
Could Childhood E. coli Infections Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults?
June 2, 2025
A colorectal cancer epidemic among young adults may have a common source. One that is decades in the making. Scientists have pinpointed a type of bacterial toxin known as colibactin as the culprit. This was the subject of a University… read more
Wash? Or Not Wash? Bagged Lettuce Addition.
May 31, 2025
Many people opt for pre-washed bagged lettuce as a convenience. It’s me. I am “many people.” But is it actually safe to consume without washing it yourself? The conservative answer to that question is an unpopular, “it depends.” Pre-Washed Bagged… read more
How Many of These Risky Food Behaviors Are You Guilty Of?
May 29, 2025
Risky food behaviors can lead to foodborne illness. Small choices can have a big impact on food safety. How many are you guilty of? Risky Food Behaviors at the Grocery Store Food safety starts at the beginning. With ingredients. Avoid… read more
Outbreak Data Through 2023 Now Available to the Public
May 29, 2025
Have you ever wanted to comb through outbreak data like the pros do? The comprehensive database has just been updated. You can now sort through outbreaks involving bacteria, parasites, viruses, and chemicals spread through food and other means. All with… read more
The Biggest Raw Milk Recalls in History
May 27, 2025
Raw milk has been a controversial topic especially lately when it seems that every time, we turn around there is a post on social media offering a herd share of raw milk often designed to be deceptive to avoid being… read more
CDC Releases Updated Foodborne Illness Statistics Report. Why Does Historical Data Matter?
May 27, 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued their updated foodborne illness statistics report. This report updates historical trends of foodborne illness germs and is based on data up to 2019. What germs were found most often? Which ones… read more
Cucumber Recall Expands as More Products Are Associated with Potentially Contaminated Produce
May 25, 2025
The cucumber recall associated with the multi-state Salmonella outbreak has recently expanded. More products may be contaminated with the harmful microbe. Bedner Growers, Inc is at the center of this year’s Salmonella outbreak. Their connection was discovered in response to… read more
Consumer Reports Releases List of Most Contaminated Poultry Plants in the U.S.
May 25, 2025
Consumer Reports releases a list of the most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S. You may recognize some of those brands. What exactly does that mean? How can you protect yourself and your family? Follow along to find out! Consumer… read more