Food Safety

Hosting a Cook Out? Now What?!

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 17, 2025

Hosting a cook out? Now what?! Many of us are so used to hosting gatherings and having people over that it seems like second nature but I remember my very first cook out and how afraid I was that something… read more

Internal Temperatures While Grilling

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 17, 2025

Internal temperatures while grilling are so important especially with meats. These temperatures tell us if meat is safe to consume. Many people believe a timer or the temperature on the grill is the proper thing to go by but today… read more

Safely Smoking Meats

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 16, 2025

The weather is starting to warm up by the day which means that it’s about that time to start cooking outside more and more. With the rise in people learning to smoke meats based on popular television shows and of… read more

Are Boiled Eggs with Green Rings Safe to Eat?

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 16, 2025

Are boiled eggs with green rings safe to eat? Let’s take a look at some facts about hard boiled eggs today and find out. What Causes a Green Ring Around the Yolk? “A green ring sometimes seen around the yolk… read more

Are You Storing Leftovers Wrong?

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 15, 2025

Are you storing leftovers wrong? There is nothing better than knowing you don’t have to cook the night after making a huge meal. Even better when you have had a crowd over and made some of your favorite dishes and… read more

The Misuse of Nitrous Oxide Canisters Has Prompted FDA Advisory

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 13, 2025

Nitrous Oxide canisters have recently gained in popularity for their novel culinary use. However, misuse of these products has caused enough adverse effects that warrants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue an advisory against off label and… read more

Most Common Places to Get Food Poisoning in America

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 11, 2025

Most people don’t eat fast food because it’s good for us, but that doesn’t mean we think of it as an urgent health risk. In some cases, however, it can be, as several McDonald’s customers learned the hard way when… read more

How Long Can You Keep Hard Boiled Eggs?

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 6, 2025

Hard boiled eggs are something easy to make, easy to carry and taste pretty good, but how long can you keep hard boiled eggs? This question is something that many are curious about especially as the weather warms and these… read more

As Rates of Foodborne Illnesses Increased in the United States, Some States Are Higher Risk for Outbreaks Based on Several Factors

Food Safety,Our Blog | April 22, 2025

Rates of foodborne illnesses increased from previous years’ statistics. Some states are higher risk for outbreaks and that is a serious cause for concern. While there is some argument that advancements in technology and communication have increased the awareness of… read more

Can You Get Food Poisoning from Bananas?

Food Safety,Our Blog | April 7, 2025

Can you get food poisoning from bananas? The short and reassuring answer is **yes**. Although Bananas are a low-acid fruit and they rarely harbor harmful pathogens such as Salmonella or E. coli, which can cause severe foodborne illnesses, all food… read more