Food Safety

Potential Portillo’s Ecoli Outbreak

The Chicago Tribune reported this last week that the Illinois Department of Public Health is looking into whether a recent…

3 years ago

Most Common Food Allergies

An estimated 32 million Americans have food allergies, with 5.6 million of those being children under 18 years old. That…

3 years ago

Food Poisoning Statistics

People contract food poisoning after consuming food or drink contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. Those most susceptible…

3 years ago

Most Dangerous Holiday Foods

The holidays are typically paired with favorite festive foods that people do not cook or eat frequently. Many of those…

3 years ago

Most Dangerous Summer Foods

During the summer months, the number of food poisoning cases increases quite substantially. Barbecues and outdoor parties are breeding grounds…

3 years ago

Salmonella Shrimp Outbreak

The CDC and FDA have identified another Salmonella outbreak - this one linked to Frozen Cooked Shrimp products. This Salmonella…

3 years ago

Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak

There are 5 people sick in the Jule's Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak. The outbreak link was announced today by the…

4 years ago

Temporary FDA Guidelines for Food Allergens

In response to supply chain shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in late May the United States Food and Drug Administration…

4 years ago

Summer Food Safety

The days are growing longer, there are fireworks bursting overhead, and the heat is growing unmistakably warmer. Summer. Is. Here.…

4 years ago

Compost Food Safety

It’s planting season at my house. Mint and scallions are in; carrots are starting to sprout; the celery I planted…

4 years ago