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Lead in Cocoa Puffs Spotlights Concerns in Children’s Breakfast Cereal
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 8, 2024
Recent news of high levels of lead in Cocoa Puffs cereal, a popular brand often advertised during children’s programing, spotlights concerns over the safety of children’s breakfast cereal. How has this gone unchecked? How much lead are we talking about?… read more
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
Illegal street vendors in Maricopa County are responsible for at least 17 illnesses of food poisoning, says Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. In response to uncooperative street vendors, the County determined that “public outreach is necessary to reduce the risk… read more
New FDA Import Alerts Published This Week
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 4, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published several new FDA Import Alerts this week. Rounding out a busy month for this department. As of August 26, 2024, 38 Import Alerts have been updated for food and drug products…. read more
FDA Warning Letter Issued to P&L Sprout Farm Highlights Bean Sprout Risks
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 4, 2024
Bean sprout risks are often overlooked. Stir fried, in salads, or on sandwiches. This crunchy addition to a meal may pose more risk than you realize. A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Warning Letter issued to P&L Sprout… read more
E.coli Found in Raw Milk in Lancaster PA
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog | September 2, 2024
Raw milk contaminated with E.coli bacteria has been found at 14 stores in Lancaster County and southcentral Pennsylvania and should be thrown away immediately, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture. Milk sold between Aug. 5 to 12 by Leola-based Meadow View Jerseys has been found to be contaminated with the… read more
How Often to Deep Clean a Refrigerator
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 1, 2024
It is so easy to let the fridge get out of control, especially when life gets hectic. We go to the store and just toss things inside or forget things we already have and buy more creating an excess of… read more
Washington Residents Now Have a New Way to Report Food Poisoning
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 1, 2024
Most people do not report food poisoning when they become sick. As a result, only those sick enough to require medical intervention prompt a foodborne illness investigation. This makes it more difficult to track down the source of the illness,… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 28, 2024
As kids get into the routine of going back to school its highly important to take a look at some back to school food safety tips as we can all become quite disconnected over summer break. While it is amazing… read more
Best Amusement Park and Beach Picnic Foods
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 26, 2024
Summer plans don’t have to be spoiled with a foodborne illness when you know how to pack a picnic properly. The best amusement park and beach picnic foods can be hard to decide on especially when you have picky children… read more
Water Bath Vs Pressure Canning
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 26, 2024
The age-old debate seems to come up every year as backyard gardens produce more and more food, and people concentrate on being more sustainable. Today we look at water bath vs pressure canning and find out what should and shouldn’t… read more