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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
The Rise of Infectious Disease Outbreaks (and What You Can Do to Stop It!)
August 15, 2018
Ebola. MERS. Nipah virus. Lassa fever. E. coli. Zika. Rift Valley fever. Food poisoning. We are deep in a war against viruses and bacteria. The month of June saw well over its fair share of active disease and illness outbreaks,… read more
Preparing for a Consult with a Lawyer
August 14, 2018
Most people are intimidated and nervous when they meet with a lawyer for the first time. And this is completely normal. Most people are not involved in serious car accidents or severe food poisoning claims on a routine basis. Regardless… read more
Re-freezing Ice Cream Can Cause a Digestive Melt Down
August 14, 2018
“I scream, You scream, we all scream for ice cream!” These are the words that bring a smile to your face and perhaps a brain freeze to the noggin. Turns out even safe ice cream can have dire consequences if… read more
Bacon, the Bad Guy or the Good: The Healthy vs. Unhealthy Debate
August 14, 2018
I love bacon. Let’s start right there. I’ve loved bacon since the first juicy bite. Applewood. Smoked. All of its fatty goodness. In fact, I’ve judged individuals based on their bacon-cooking style. I know, it’s petty, but we all have… read more
Shigella Withstands the Perilous Journey from Mouth to Colon
August 14, 2018
Bacteria has to survive the treacherous journey from the mouth to the colon before causing havoc in the human intestinal system. It takes a special kind of bacteria to pull itself through this journey and still make us sick, considering… read more
August 13, 2018
Salmonella just so happens to be the second most common intestinal infection that occurs in the United States of America. Over 7,000 cases of Salmonella were confirmed in 2009, for instance, but the heavy majority of cases go unreported. The… read more
A Logical Correlation. Restaurant Sick Leave Policy Minimizes Foodborne Illness
August 13, 2018
It seems simple. If a business offers paid sick leave, employees will use it if they need it. Sadly, most restaurants do not offer this benefit to their employees. When we dine out, we trust that those who are preparing… read more
Perry County Health Officials – We Have An Outbreak!
August 12, 2018
In Perry County, Missouri, thirty two cases of salmonella infection have been reported in the past five days, which amounts to more than six times the number of cases that the county health department sees in a year. As of… read more
Our Pets and Pathogens: Food Safety for Your Pet
August 12, 2018
There’s probably nothing more precious in life than the relationships we share, and this extends to our pets. Yet, our pets are susceptible to the same foodborne pathogens that humans are, and it is perhaps more important to practice food… read more
What Can You Eat After an Organ Transplant?
August 11, 2018
Having an organ transplant is a monumental event. For the recipient, receiving “the gift of life” inevitably involves making important life changes to optimize health post-transplant. Some of these adjustments involve lifestyle changes, such as avoiding crowded spaces unless wearing… read more