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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
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
Extended Recall Due to Bird Flu in Raw Farm Dairy Milk
December 20, 2024
The California Department of Public Health issues a second recall in response to bird flu in Raw Farm dairy’s raw milk product. As the threat of bird flu in raw milk continues to grow, we are likely to see more… read more
Don’t Make Food Poisoning Your Plus One at the Holiday Potluck This Year! What NOT to Bring.
December 19, 2024
A holiday potluck is a great way to reduce the stress for the person hosting the event. You also get to enjoy a variety of foods and show off your favorite and famous recipes. There are, however, a few tips… read more
UK Study Finds Mold in Marijuana Along with Other Harmful Contaminants
December 13, 2024
A recent white paper published by Curaleaf Clinic in the United Kingdom (UK) highlights the problem of mold in marijuana found in illicit products. In addition to mold, other contaminants like chemical residues, heavy metals, yeasts, and harmful bacteria were… read more