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Does the Five-Second Rule Stand Up to Science? Apparently, it Does!
Our Blog | April 13, 2024
Is the five-second rule real? Germ scientists say it is. On your mark. Get set! Go!!! Your favorite candy falls out of your hand, makes a perfect drop shot onto the counter that would make even Serena Williams proud, and… read more
Studies Show that Climate Change Affects Foodborne Illness Rates. Physicians Warned.
Food Safety,Our Blog | April 10, 2024
A new article in the Journal of American Medical Association publication, JAMA, warns physicians on how climate change affects foodborne illness rates. Infectious-disease physicians from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of California Davis (UCD) pointed out that the… read more
Could the 2024 Solar Eclipse Poison Food? NASA Debunks the Myth.
Food Safety,Our Blog | April 7, 2024
Could the 2024 solar eclipse poison food? NASA debunks the myth. As the April 8th 2024 Solar Eclipse draws nearer, a lot of myths have been circulating around. From potential harm to a fetus if a pregnant person watches the… read more
Food Poisoning While Abroad Can Be a Bummer. Helpful Tips to Get You Through It.
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 28, 2024
Spring has sprung and many people are planning those summer trips. But one thing most people don’t plan for is food poisoning while abroad and how to deal with it. Traveling Abroad Passport? Check! Sunscreen? Check! Foodborne illness plan? Huh???… read more
Scientists Warn Burger Snobs of Dangers of Undercooked Ground Beef in Recent Study.
Our Blog | March 26, 2024
Scientists warn burger snobs of the dangers of undercooked ground beef in recent study. Your “medium” cooked burger may be bad for your health. I know, I know… Burger snobs everywhere are screaming at this random content writer. But trust… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 18, 2024
Do Foodborne outbreaks affect stock prices for publicly traded companies? A recent study published by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores this concept. With so many outbreaks, eight between the study period of 2015 – 2018, Chipotle made a great subject… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 15, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert for certain brands, as they contain unsafe levels of lead in cinnamon. Acute, and especially prolonged exposure to products containing lead is harmful. Particularly in children. Check your pantry… read more
New Salmonella Detection Tool Could Change Food Manufacturer’s Safety Protocol. For the Better!
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 5, 2024
Salmonella is a commonly observed foodborne bacteria linked to 1.35 million illnesses each year, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This results in 26,200 hospitalizations and accounts for 420 deaths. In recent years, the US Food… read more
Kitchen Safety Tips to Give You a Green Light in the Kitchen!
Our Blog | February 27, 2024
Much of cooking is common sense. The oven is hot. Ice is cold. You can get sick from eating raw meat. Most people know most things. But everyone can benefit from a refresher. Let’s take a ride and discuss some… read more
New Food Safety Modernization Act Update Will Increase Traceability During an Outbreak
Our Blog | February 27, 2024
One of the toughest aspects of an investigator’s job during a foodborne outbreak is determining the source. An update to an existing government regulation would potentially increase traceability during an outbreak, assisting in US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigations…. read more