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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Safety | June 29, 2021
The holidays are typically paired with favorite festive foods that people do not cook or eat frequently. Many of those contain raw ingredients, leading to food safety pitfalls and an increased risk of food poisoning. Here are some of the… read more
Food Safety | June 28, 2021
During the summer months, the number of food poisoning cases increases quite substantially. Barbecues and outdoor parties are breeding grounds for foodborne illness. Food is left out longer than it should, and certain harmful bacteria function better at high temperatures…. read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 26, 2021
The CDC and FDA have identified another Salmonella outbreak – this one linked to Frozen Cooked Shrimp products. This Salmonella Shrimp Outbreak comes after an import alert back in March. Here’s what we know: Quick Facts: Illnesses: 6 Hospitalizations: 2… read more
Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 23, 2021
There are 5 people sick in the Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak. The outbreak link was announced today by the CDC and a contemporaneous recall was also announced. The Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak Fast Facts: Five people infected with… read more
Temporary FDA Guidelines for Food Allergens
Food Safety,Our Blog | October 27, 2020
In response to supply chain shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in late May the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released, without warning, new temporary guidance that allows manufacturers facing those supply chain shortages to substitute ingredients without changing… read more
Food Safety | July 20, 2020
The days are growing longer, there are fireworks bursting overhead, and the heat is growing unmistakably warmer. Summer. Is. Here. Ready or not, here it comes! Summer Food Safety for the WIN! This means fun in the sun, backyard bar-b-ques,… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 26, 2020
It’s planting season at my house. Mint and scallions are in; carrots are starting to sprout; the celery I planted a few weeks ago has already grown two small stalks. Tubers in the garden are starting to sprout above the… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 25, 2020
These days people are looking for ways to protect themselves and their families from harmful germs. Now, more than ever, folks are thinking about what they are bringing into their homes. SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 has significantly changed… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 24, 2020
What sort of cutting boards are the safest in terms of food safety? I have a friend who claims that wood cutting boards are “gross.” I don’t know what she means by that, exactly. Cutting Board food safety maybe? I… read more
The Latest CDC Foodborne Report
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 23, 2020
In a world filled with dangers, sometimes we put food safety on the back burner. Unfortunately, this can lead to complications not only in our own kitchens but wherever we eat. Be it the dinner table, a favorite local restaurant,… read more