Food Safety

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

Robot Servers – Gimmick or Good Idea?

Every once in a while a restaurant will pop up promising something new. It might be a new dish, a…

6 years ago

We Have a Super BIG Problem with Superbugs in Our Food

Scientists are sounding the alarm on growing resistance to antibiotics in bacteria. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria already kill tens of thousands each…

6 years ago

It’s Toasted Marshmallow Day!

The school year may be upon us, but the official days of Summer continue for just a little longer.  If…

6 years ago

A FSMA Shakeup in the Future?

The Trump administration has proposed a reorganization of the federal government that would dramatically change the way that food safety…

6 years ago

Foodborne Illness in Schools: Common Causes

The school year is officially starting and with that comes a somewhat extensive list of health risks and concerns. Not…

6 years ago