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Slushies Can Cause Glycerol Intoxication Syndrome in Children Under Eight!

Our Blog | May 14, 2025

If glycerol intoxication syndrome sounds scary, that’s because it is. One of the main causes of this reaction comes from something that, other than loaded with sugar, is seemingly harmless. The slushie. Gas stations, movie theaters, and convenience stores entice… read more

Scientists Use Grape Kool-Aid to Study Food Poisoning Memories

Our Blog | May 9, 2025

Food poisoning memories can not only drum up phantom feelings from just the smell of a certain dish or ingredient. But also create aversions to certain foods. Even permanently. Is this preference based on science? Psychology? Or both? Scientists from… read more

Death By Pasta? R.I.P’d By Rice? Bacterial Toxins Can Form When Leftovers Are Left Out!

Bacillus,Our Blog | May 7, 2025

Bacterial toxins are dangerous chemicals. Mostly because they behave differently than their live makers. They cannot be killed. Pasta, rice, potato dishes and other delightfully starchy foods are vulnerable to this type of bacterial toxin formation. It is the central… read more

Is Imported Eggs a Good Thing or a Bad Thing for Americans?

Our Blog | April 2, 2025

The United States is considering imported eggs as a solution to country-wide egg shortages and price surges to abate the growing crisis. But is it a good thing? With wholesale egg prices surging up over 50% and egg producers unable… read more

Reports of Food Poisoning in the Treasure Valley Associated with Unlicensed Food Vendors

Our Blog | March 15, 2025

Central District Health of Idaho warns consumers about unlicensed food vendors after complaints of food poisoning in the Treasure Valley area this year. What is the difference between a food vendor is licensed and one that is not? What are… read more

Wash Your Hands to Reduce Risk of Foodborne Illness

Our Blog | March 8, 2025

This is your friendly reminder to wash your hands to reduce your risk of foodborne illness and other infections like the common cold or flu. Did you know that the simple act of properly washing your hands can prevent a… read more

The Problem with Netted Melons Goes Further Than Rind Deep

Our Blog | March 7, 2025

Netted melons pose a unique challenge. The texture of the surface serves as a webbing to attract and trap microbes. Some of which can do us harm. Harm that ranges from mild intestinal illness, to severe complication, and even death…. read more

Chlorate in Coca Cola Recall Affects UK, But What is Chlorate?

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 21, 2025

A recall in the UK due to chlorate in Coca Cola has made national news. It seems like every time I open my newsfeed, there is a confusing article about a recall for this popular beverage. But does it affect… read more

Outbreak on Radiance of the Seas Cruise

Outbreaks & Recalls | February 19, 2025

An outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas cruise prompts a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigation. Given the symptoms, the illness is likely to be foodborne in origin. Though the most commonly associated cruise ship illness,… read more

GAO Publishes Status of Foodborne Illness in the U.S. Study Results

Food Policy,Our Blog | February 18, 2025

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently published a study on the Status of Foodborne Illness in the United States to help identify what areas of focus the government can emphasize to achieve better outcomes. The study report makes excellent points…. read more