Food Safety

National Vinegar Day

Pickle lovers come together on November 1st and rejoice in the idea that the product that makes many of your…

6 years ago

Dia de los Muertos Food Safety

Holidays tend to be truly wonderful, pleasant days. Different countries have their different celebrations. Every family has their own unique…

6 years ago

Death by Candy?  Black Licorice Could Be Deadly

As if you needed a reason to avoid black licorice.  You know, that old-fashioned candy reminiscent of the bottom of…

6 years ago

Corn-mazes and Petting Farms Spread E. Coli to You and Your Kids: What You Can Do About it

With Fall almost over, we can play Monday morning quarterback and take a look at what not to do next…

6 years ago

Going Clean? McDonalds New Menu

Ask anyone in my family or circle of friends about my disdain for fast food. Not that I don’t indulge…

6 years ago

Fukushima & The Myth of Radioactive Seafood

Are you at risk of radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster that Japan suffered in the wake of a 2011…

6 years ago

Oatmeal Day

October is generally associated with Halloween, special treats and upcoming Thanksgiving season. But there is yet another day that makes…

6 years ago

Arkansas Says No to Dicamba

Farmers in Arkansas aren’t allowed to spray a weed killer called Dicamba. So says the Arkansas State Plant Board, which…

6 years ago

Lead in Curry Powder A Problem!

Sirob Imports, Incorporated is recalling some of their curry powder after testing showed that it might contain elevated levels of…

6 years ago

Wait… Bitter Pumpkins Can Make You Go Bald?

Pumpkins are out in droves this festive season. From pumpkin spice to pumpkin pie, the sweet food takes its annual…

6 years ago