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Of Pesticides, Produce and PLU Codes

Food Policy,Food Safety | October 3, 2018

How many of us have taken our chances with something? Does it extend to your purchases of food? I would have to say most likely not. We check expiration dates, sell by dates; we visually examine food for signs of… read more

Old School Food Safety May Lead to Illnesses: A Personal Expirience

Food Safety | October 2, 2018

Ever gotten food poisoning at a family gathering?  I have.  Growing up it was tradition that we spent the holidays with grandparents basking in the joys of family coming in from out of town, catching up and just enjoying time… read more

Restaurant Food Fraud: When It Says Organic, But the Product Says Otherwise

Food Policy,Food Safety | September 27, 2018

Organic foods have seen a rise in the past several years and have become a big business with homes across America using more and more organic foods in their daily lives. A whopping 82% of families consume $45 billion in… read more

Algae Bloom and Climate Change

Water | September 25, 2018

Any serious beachgoer has seen it before. They’ve seen the light. On certain warm summer nights, you might have the chance to see it too. Waves breaking in the twilight with a froth that shines green, like a glowstick near… read more

Food Additives and Children’s Behavior

Food Safety | September 24, 2018

I can distinctly remember certain times in my childhood, and many of them were highlighted by food, glorious food. Food is simply wonderful in so many forms, and its associations multiply and are called forth from memory by sight or… read more

Hey Honey! It’s National Honey Month!

Food Safety | September 23, 2018

Backyard beekeepers rejoice! September is National Honey Month, and we are jumping for joy in our house. Why are we jumping for joy you ask? It is all because of Honey; a deliciously sweet treat that literally goes with everything…. read more

Food Cravings & You

Food Safety | September 21, 2018

Imagine for a moment that you were presented with your absolute favorite food. It could be snack chips, chocolate, some sort of desert, ice cream, fast food: the list is endless, and is usually bad for you. Of course it… read more

Cuts to CDC Epidemic Prevention Endanger Americans

Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 21, 2018

A former chief of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the decision of the Center to cut down 80% of the CDC epidemic prevention activities overseas could raise the danger for the United States. The… read more

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