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Brewers Pitcher, Trevor Megill’s Concussion Related to Food Poisoning
April 7, 2024
Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill’s concussion was reportedly related to food poisoning. This head injury landed him on the injured list. Trevor Megill’s Concussion Didn’t Happen on the Field Concussions, while a very serious injury, are a risky part of a… read more
Considering Easter Chicks? Giving Baby Chickens as Gifts May Not Be a Good Idea!
March 30, 2024
Giving baby chickens as gifts may not be a good idea! It’s that time of year again where words like “chick season” gets thrown around. Your local feed stores may be advertising these adorable fluff balls and even dyeing them… read more
Is Space Salad Safe? Scientists Say, Maybe Not.
March 30, 2024
Along with freeze dried, powdered, gelled, or liquified foods, powdered coffee is a staple on the International Space Station (ISS). An astronaut’s diet can be pretty bland. To diversify their meals on the ISS, hydroponically grown lettuce has been propagated… read more
Scientists Warn Burger Snobs of Dangers of Undercooked Ground Beef in Recent Study.
March 26, 2024
Scientists warn burger snobs of the dangers of undercooked ground beef in recent study. Your “medium” cooked burger may be bad for your health. I know, I know… Burger snobs everywhere are screaming at this random content writer. But trust… read more
March 25, 2024
A recent study published from Cornell University in the American Society for Microbiology journal Microbiology Spectrum confirms antimicrobial properties in tomato juice show impact on typhoidal Salmonella species – a pathogen responsible for typhoid fever and often spread by consuming… read more
March 25, 2024
King County Public Health recently issued a foodborne illness outbreak alert for store-made guacamole from PCC. This E. coli outbreak from PCC guacamole has been linked to 5 cases so far, with one serious enough to require hospitalization. This outbreak… read more
Another Trader Joe’s Recall Announcement. Trader Joe’s Recalls Low Sodium Cashews.
March 21, 2024
Another Trader Joe’s recall is announced. This time for Low Sodium Cashews that may contain the harmful bacterial pathogen, Salmonella. Why does this store have so many recalls? It all comes down to how they privately label their products. But… read more
Listeria Found in Big Brook Farm Raw Milk Samples. A Snapshot into How Raw Milk is Monitored.
March 21, 2024
Big Brook Farm raw milk samples tested positive for the deadly bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets discovered Listeria monocytogenes (commonly referred to as Listeria) during routine sampling activities on March 13, 2024. The… read more
Florida Man Documents His Raw Chicken Experiment on Instagram. Do NOT Try This At Home!
March 20, 2024
On his Instagram page @rawchickenexperiment, a Florida man documents eating raw chicken for 41 days so far (as of February 28, 2024) in a raw chicken experiment. For science. Of course. The self-proclaimed “future Nobel prize winner” vows that he… read more
Is Soy Sauce a Super Food? Functional Effects Say Yes!
March 17, 2024
Could soy sauce be the next super food? A review of several studies published in Science Direct discusses the health benefits of this functional food. More than just a seasoning, this flavor additive packs a punch. Both to your taste… read more