food poisoning

Does the Five-Second Rule Stand Up to Science? Apparently, it Does!

Is the five-second rule real? Germ scientists say it is. On your mark. Get set! Go!!! Your favorite candy falls…

2 weeks ago

Studies Show that Climate Change Affects Foodborne Illness Rates. Physicians Warned.

A new article in the Journal of American Medical Association publication, JAMA, warns physicians on how climate change affects foodborne…

3 weeks ago

Could the 2024 Solar Eclipse Poison Food? NASA Debunks the Myth.

Could the 2024 solar eclipse poison food? NASA debunks the myth. As the April 8th 2024 Solar Eclipse draws nearer,…

3 weeks ago

Food Poisoning While Abroad Can Be a Bummer. Helpful Tips to Get You Through It.

Spring has sprung and many people are planning those summer trips. But one thing most people don’t plan for is…

1 month ago

Scientists Warn Burger Snobs of Dangers of Undercooked Ground Beef in Recent Study.

Scientists warn burger snobs of the dangers of undercooked ground beef in recent study. Your “medium” cooked burger may be…

1 month ago

Do Outbreaks Affect Stock Prices of Publicly Traded Companies? New Study Examines This Phenomenon with Chipotle as Example.

Do Foodborne outbreaks affect stock prices for publicly traded companies? A recent study published by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores…

1 month ago

Want Your Cinnamon Unleaded? Avoid These Brands! FDA Issues Alert on Lead in Cinnamon Following Investigation.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert for certain brands, as they contain unsafe levels of…

2 months ago

New Salmonella Detection Tool Could Change Food Manufacturer’s Safety Protocol. For the Better!

Salmonella is a commonly observed foodborne bacteria linked to 1.35 million illnesses each year, according to the Centers For Disease…

2 months ago

Kitchen Safety Tips to Give You a Green Light in the Kitchen!

Much of cooking is common sense. The oven is hot. Ice is cold. You can get sick from eating raw…

2 months ago

New Food Safety Modernization Act Update Will Increase Traceability During an Outbreak

One of the toughest aspects of an investigator’s job during a foodborne outbreak is determining the source. An update to…

2 months ago