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Don’t Make the Viral Sink Drink
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog | August 24, 2024
Some trends just leave me shaking my head and wondering where we are headed as a nation with the world at our fingertips. There is apparently a trend where people are making a viral “sink drink” which led me to… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 22, 2024
When heading out to a nice dinner, regardless who accompanies you when ordering seafood, you want to make sure you are getting what you have paid for. Today, we look at the difference in imitation versus real crab meat, especially… read more
Bellevue IHOP Outbreak Is Prime Example of Lasting Effects of Contaminated Food Recalls
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2024
A recent King County Update on the ongoing Bellevue IHOP Outbreak of Salmonella illnesses is a prime example of the lasting effects of contaminated food recalls. Ongoing Bellevue IHOP Outbreak Since January 2024, an IHOP located in Bellevue, Washington has… read more
EPA Emergency Order Issued, First Time in 40 Years!
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 20, 2024
EPA Emergency Order issued for the first time in 40 years! The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency order that suspends all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) on August 6, 2024. Effective immediately!… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 12, 2024
A traceback investigation is the first step in identifying the source of a foodborne outbreak. When people are falling sick, time is of the essence. The faster the outbreak source is discovered, the faster the situation can be remedied (e.g.,… read more
Feedlot Runoff a Huge Concern, Nearly 1000 Cattle Farms Located Near Crop Fields in California
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | August 9, 2024
California produces over 13% of the country’s “agricultural production value. In fact, the state is the nation’s sole producer (generating 99% or more) of several different crops. If you enjoy almonds, artichokes, clingstone peaches, dried plums, figs, olives, persimmons, pomegranates,… read more
FDA Releases Summary Report of Cyclospora in Fresh Herbs
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 9, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published their findings on a sampling project for foodborne pathogens in fresh herbs using basil, cilantro, and parsley, especially Cyclospora in Fresh Herbs. This “sampling assignment” was a part of the FDA… read more
Additional Ground Cinnamon Products Identified in New FDA Public Health Alert
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 29, 2024
A new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Public Health Alert published July 25, 2024, warns consumers not to use or retailers not to sell an additional brand of ground cinnamon products. Why? “Presence of elevated levels of lead.” What… read more
Is Raw Pet Food Risky? The Potential Impact on Humans and Animals.
Food Safety,Our Blog | July 21, 2024
A recent study conducted by the United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) evaluated the risks associated with raw pet food to humans and their companion animals. Contrary to popular belief, domesticated animals’ systems may not be as adequate to consume… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | July 20, 2024
We all love the taste and the texture of cookie dough, but most know it isn’t safe to eat cookie dough. The raw ingredients such as egg and flour make it a risky treat that isn’t worth the chance of… read more