Food Safety

Cuts to CDC Epidemic Prevention Endanger Americans

A former chief of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the decision of the Center…

6 years ago

Pumpkin Spice Latte Addiction

Do you or someone you know have PSL Addiction?  This affliction often pulls new victims into its grasp this time…

6 years ago

Kids Play With Food? Is it Safe?

Jell-O recently came out with some kits that encourage kids to play with their food. Literally.  The company is now…

6 years ago

Could Your Smartphone or Tablet in the Kitchen Make You Sick?

We have all done it; a perfect recipe that you need to prepare but you can’t remember the recipe by…

6 years ago

Food Safety in the Time of Hurricanes

For many people across the United States, the end of summer means long, warm evenings, days that grow steadily shorter,…

6 years ago

Recycled Plastics Could Cause Tummy Troubles (Among Other Things)

Growing up, I was told to never microwave foods in plastic containers, even if they said microwave safe. This is…

6 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…

6 years ago

Hurricane Food Safety: Preparing for Florence

The past few days here in Virginia have been about prepping, and it isn’t over just yet. Hurricane Florence is…

6 years ago

The Plants of Survival: When Every Bite Counts

You’ve put yourself in a camping predicament. Your easy-eats have run out, and you are hungry. When was the last…

6 years ago

The Second Battle of the Bulge: Food Addiction Fast Foods Edition

I believe that with few exceptions, most of us would look at the picture above and exclaim “Oh that looks…

6 years ago