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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
MILK – Pasteurized Organic vs. Regular
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 25, 2018
These days, most of us have been taught to understand that organic products are always better for you than the regular stuff. Allegedly, organic produce is cleaner and not coated in pesticides, organic chips are healthier than nonorganic chips, organic… read more
Protecting Your Children From Foodborne Illness
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Vibrio | July 23, 2018
It can be an absolute nightmare and heartbreak when one or more of your children gets sick. It’s particularly scary when the sickness is a result of the consumption of contaminated food. Parental guilt can strike, and that’s something most… read more
E. Coli Bacteria Sickens Over 500 People!
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 13, 2018
No one likes to be the bearer of bad news–but what’s worse is to be the cause of the unfortunate event. In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, however, there seems to have been an E. coli bacteria outbreak originating at CLIMB Works Zip… read more
E. coli Outbreak Zips Through the Smokey Mountains
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 12, 2018
There has been another major E. coli outbreak in the United States. But oddly, not related to food. This time, ground zero revolves around an outdoor adventure company located in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. The water used along the… read more
E. coli in Water from CLIMB Works Zipline Linked to Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 11, 2018
Summer vacations are usually a time when people are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of their regular lives and take a break from reality. We unplug, we distance ourselves from the computers and cell phones that… read more
E. coli – It’s Not Just in Beef Anymore
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 11, 2018
For those who are still giving romaine lettuce dirty looks, I am here to tell you that this is not the first time E. coli has been found in produce. Sure, historically the most common sources of E. coli were… read more
The Right Way to Wash Your Produce: A Fruit and Vegetable Shower Guide
Food Safety | July 10, 2018
Scrub-a-dub-dub, there’s pathogens in your grub… and this is why washing your fruits and vegetables is more than a suggestion. It is a downright necessity. That juicy peach ripe for the picking is also host to harmful bacteria. That’s because… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2018
There’s another outbreak linked to E. coli and raw milk. This month, 11 children in Tennessee fell ill with E. coli during the first part of June, according to local newspaper Knox News. Six were still in a local children’s… read more
Chillin’ and Grillin’ Without Food Poisoning
E. coli,Food Safety | June 30, 2018
With summer here to stay for the next few months, people are preparing to soak up in the sun as much as possible by going on camping, going for a hike, or just engaging in the most simple and popular… read more
Romaine Outbreak Over, Water to Blame
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 29, 2018
It’s time for a collective sigh. Today, the CDC and FDA issued statements announcing the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak appears to be over. This is great news for many and just the beginning for others. I am happy to report,… read more