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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 17, 2019
We all want what is best for our furry friends, myself included. We lost several animals in the last year and that is always a hard pill to swallow, especially when they are members of the family. We make choices… read more
Food Safety | October 15, 2019
With the recent popularity of the show This is Us on the NBC Network many people were scared enough to totally throw their Crock Pot in the trash and never look back. While yes that was a freak accident and… read more
Food Safety: Does Leftover Pizza Really Need the Fridge?
Food Safety | October 14, 2019
Growing up I saw both ends of the food safety spectrum. My Mom was very quick to get leftovers put away and so was my maternal grandmother. Other family members were more relaxed with leaving things out for long periods… read more
Food Safety | October 13, 2019
If you’ve ever experienced the stomach-twisting moment of a grocery store trip for your favorite produce, only to find out that your hankering is not in season, I feel for you. I really do. I’m a Brussel sprout girl myself,… read more
Food Safety | September 9, 2019
Being a stay-at-home-dad, lunchtime can be a time when I get to have a bit of fun in the kitchen. The little one is asleep, even I take a break from work to eat, and sometimes there is a recipe… read more
PulseNet Proclaims Whole Genome Sequencing as New Gold Standard
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | September 7, 2019
A foodborne illness outbreak can be anywhere from 2 people falling ill from the same food source to hundreds or even thousands. When an outbreak is identified, an investigation takes place to help prevent others from becoming sick for the… read more
C.Diff Threat to Elderly Hospital Patients
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | September 6, 2019
A kind of dangerous bacteria called Clostridioides difficile or C.Diff is posing a threat to very sick and elderly hospital patients. The bacteria are shown to survive on disposable hospital gowns and stainless-steel surfaces even after they have been scrubbed… read more
Food Safety Better at Fast Food or Full-Service Restaurants?
Food Safety | September 5, 2019
When you go out to eat, there is a level of trust you are putting in the hands of the people who are preparing your food. There are regulations in place, health department inspections, and a cleanliness factor you expect… read more
Food Safety | September 5, 2019
Leftovers have become an imminent part of our daily lives. We aren’t always able to finish what we have cooked or ordered, so we save up what’s left. And then there are some who are leftover lovers. They look forward… read more
Food Safety | September 3, 2019
As the controversy rages on over the legalization of marijuana, new issues arise. Not with the law itself, but with the already shaky ground of safety. New products pop onto the scene and while everyone believes this is progress, it… read more