food poisoning

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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Foodborne Illness Affects 1 in 6 Americans Each Year! Here’s What You Need to Know.

While the food supply in the United States is one of the “safest in the word,” foodborne illness is still…

1 year ago

MMWR & The Burden of Food Poisoning

United States has been taking continuous food safety measures, but the burden of food poisoning still has taken a toll…

7 years ago

It’s National Pasta Day!

Pasta holds a special place in the hearts and minds of diners around the world. The versatility, tastiness and ease…

7 years ago

Happy World Noodle Day!

Happy World Noodle Day! All hail the power of noodles. 6th of October is world noodle day, the day that…

7 years ago

Learning The Mistakes I Made

Writing about outbreaks and food safety, I often reflect back on my bad experiences.  One in particular happened a few…

7 years ago

I Take It Like a Man, But Not When Food Poisoning is Involved

Life is full of lessons. Some are hard, others a bit easier. But the take away - what we learn…

7 years ago

Breastmilk on the Playa? Why Drinking Breastmilk at Burning Man (and as an Adult) is a No No

You think of yourself as all natural. You consider your body to be a well-built machine that deserves only the…

7 years ago