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13 Condiments You Should Never Eat After Expiration
November 1, 2024
We are all guilty (or at least I hope we are so I don’t feel so bad) of having condiments in the back of the fridge and then just buying new not realizing we already have a half or more… read more
Food Poisoning in Jessup Maryland Prompts “Mini Disaster Alert” at Local Hospitals
November 1, 2024
What started out as a fun company function led to gastrointestinal disaster when food poisoning in Jessup Maryland prompted a “mini disaster alert” at local hospitals. At least forty-six patients were transported to the hospital with food poisoning symptoms. What… read more
TikTok Food Poisoning at ByteDance HQ Didn’t Exactly Go Viral
October 30, 2024
News of TikTok food poisoning at ByteDance HQ didn’t exactly go viral. At least not in the sense of new followers, likes, and heart emoji’s. No. Instead, 169 people from the office reported symptoms of gastroenteritis. Of those, there are… read more
Raw Milk Sales Rise – What to Know and How to Be Safe
October 28, 2024
Raw milk sales rise especially in rural areas around the country but what do you need to know about this? The backyard farmer will of course tout the greatness of this milk and while I don’t find myself in heated… read more
October 24, 2024
Halloween– The most officially unofficial holiday ever. A day that we absolutely love to get dressed up, head out to parties and most importantly collect that parent tax on the mass amounts of candy that kids receive. Today we look… read more
How Statistics Track Foodborne Illnesses
October 23, 2024
Today we take a look at how statistics track foodborne illnesses and the role statistics play. Why are statistics so important when it comes to foodborne illnesses? Statistics plays an essential role in public health, providing the methods needed to… read more
October 22, 2024
Eggs are such a staple item in so many homes. They are literally in so many things and add a great source of nutrition. They are easy to prepare and can be turned into many popular recipes. I have to… read more
Can Drinking Alcohol Prevent Food Poisoning?
October 21, 2024
Many people enjoy having a drink with dinner or at a special event. Many people believe alcohol prevents food poisoning. Today we look at the bigger picture: can drinking alcohol prevent food poisoning? First lets find out what exactly food… read more
Bad Bacteria Use Cheat Code with Electrical Signals to Invade the Gut
October 5, 2024
Scientists discover how bad bacteria use electrical signals to invade the gut in new study from UC Davis Health. Researchers wanted to know how bad bacteria like Salmonella invade the gut. How do they know where to go and how… read more
New Study Finds Washing Produce May Not Be Enough to Remove Pesticide Residue
October 3, 2024
Washing produce may not be enough to remove pesticide residue. A new study out of China’s Anhui Agricultural, Wuyi, and Wuhan Universities published in Nano Letters finds pesticide residue moves beyond the surface of fruits and vegetables. Making even the… read more