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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
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
The Food Most Likely to Cause Food Poisoning
February 1, 2025
What do you think the food most likely to cause food poisoning is? Shocker! It isn’t meat. Most people quickly assume that food poisoning mostly comes from undercooked meat, but that isn’t always the case and come to find out… read more
Dangers of Cross-Contamination
January 7, 2025
Cross-contamination is a serious food safety hazard that occurs when harmful bacteria, allergens, or other contaminants transfer from one surface, food, or environment to another. It is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness. Food Allergy Cross Contamination For… read more
Protect Yourself from Foodborne Illness This Winter
January 7, 2025
Protect yourself from foodborne illness this winter by keeping food safety in mind. The consequences of food poisoning can have a wide range. From mild gastrointestinal upset, to seriously contemplating your life choices, to life-threatening, or even deadly. Don’t gamble… read more
Thoughts on Food Recalls Rising and What You Need to Know
January 1, 2025
Food recalls rising in 2024 has been a trending topic. Especially in the past few months. The Boar’s Head deli meat Listeria outbreak that shook the nation and sickened so many people. The recent E. coli contaminated onions on McDonald’s… read more
2024 Has Been a Busy Year for Foodborne Outbreaks
December 27, 2024
2024 has been a busy year for foodborne outbreaks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) typically coordinates between 17 to 36 foodborne illnesses involving multiple states at any given time. These are what the agency considers “active investigations.”… read more
Most Notable 2024 Food Poisoning Lawsuits
December 26, 2024
If it seemed like there were more food poisoning lawsuits in 2024 than previous years, you may be right. 2024 was full of multi-state recalls, widespread foodborne outbreaks, and subsequent food poisoning lawsuits to boot. While every case of foodborne… read more