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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Kids Play With Food? Is it Safe?
Food Safety | September 20, 2018
Jell-O recently came out with some kits that encourage kids to play with their food. Literally. The company is now 121 years old and I would like to trust them as a parent that they have my child’s best intentions… read more
Want to Lose Weight? Think About When You Eat.
Science | September 20, 2018
It’s not just the what; it’s also the when. That’s what nutritional scientists are learning as they continue to study the ways in which our diets are complicated by other variables. One trend that’s emerging, according to a recent write-up… read more
Could Your Smartphone or Tablet in the Kitchen Make You Sick?
Food Safety | September 19, 2018
We have all done it; a perfect recipe that you need to prepare but you can’t remember the recipe by heart because it is brand new. It was on the internet, maybe even on a best friend’s social media. You… read more
Food Safety in the Time of Hurricanes
Food Safety,Water | September 18, 2018
For many people across the United States, the end of summer means long, warm evenings, days that grow steadily shorter, and a changing of gears in anticipation of the fall. Schools are filling back up; Starbucks is debuting their usual… read more
Recycled Plastics Could Cause Tummy Troubles (Among Other Things)
Food Safety | September 17, 2018
Growing up, I was told to never microwave foods in plastic containers, even if they said microwave safe. This is something that I just carried over into adulthood, but it appears there is more to this theory and using plastic… read more
Food Safety | September 17, 2018
Writing about outbreaks and food safety, I often reflect back on my bad experiences. One in particular happened a few years ago – “Pre- MakeFoodSafe.com. Even then I knew that I probably handled the situation badly. With all I know… read more
I Take It Like a Man, But Not When Food Poisoning is Involved
Pathogens | September 14, 2018
Life is full of lessons. Some are hard, others a bit easier. But the take away – what we learn – is what lessons are all about right? It is how we grow from these lessons that define us as… read more
Outbreak! 184 Sick After Eating at San Antonio Pasha Mediterranean Grill
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 7, 2018
A popular San Antonio restaurant, Pasha Mediterranean Grill, has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections. As of today, the San Antonio health department, Metro Health, has confirmed that there are 184 illnesses linked to the restaurant. Metro Health… read more
Think Before You Toss: The Implications of Food Waste
Food Insecurity | September 7, 2018
No one enjoys the prospect of having to throw food away, even though it may seem like a necessity. Aside from the essential action of disposing of food that has been recalled, tossing food into the garbage may make us… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls | September 5, 2018
Not many people know this, but Monday, October 15, 2018, is Global Handwashing Day. It is an awareness event which emphasizes the simple practice of using soap and water to ward off life-threatening diseases. While handwashing is a simple hygienic… read more