Food Safety

Mystery Canadian Salmonella Outbreak

A recent salmonella outbreak has infected six Canadian provinces, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. While the…

6 years ago

Gardening Food Safely

Gardening is a healthy pastime in many ways. It offers the opportunity for low impact exercise, making it a suitable…

6 years ago

Compost Safety (Hint: Compost Can Cause Legionnaires’ Disease)

Compost is called black gold for a reason. A mainstay of organic gardening, compost is considered a valuable soil conditioner,…

6 years ago

No! Not Nutella! The Nutella Factory Shut Down

It’s sad (or unfortunate, at least) but true. Until about seven years ago, I had never even heard of Nutella.…

6 years ago

Refrigeration Risk Analysis

Refrigeration is about as near to magic as we get in our daily lives. Think about it: without the power…

6 years ago

Roadkill or Cuisine? If You Eat It, Eat It Safely

You need a knowing eye to determine if an animal is safe to eat, even more so if the carcass…

6 years ago

What to do When the Fridge Goes Out During Stormy Weather

If you live somewhere with inclement weather, you probably know a thing or two about preparing for a storm or…

6 years ago

Mushrooms Read to Death at Michelin Star Restaurant

An outbreak sourced from serving poisonous mushrooms at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Valencia has caused 29 illnesses and left one…

6 years ago

Uninvited Guest: Shigella Crashes Wedding

Cue Billy Idol. "It's a nice day for a Shigella Wedding." Wait. NO, IT'S NOT! That's the exact phrase I…

6 years ago

International Whiskey Day!

There are two distinct days on the calendar devoted to the celebration of whiskey. One is March 27th, aka International…

6 years ago