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California and Cage-Free Chickens
Food Policy,Food Safety | November 1, 2018
What came first: the chicken or the cage? Obviously, the chicken came first. But caging animals is a long-standing practice in the poultry industry to maximize available space for husbandry in the name of profit. Keeping chickens in a cage is… read more
Food Safety | November 1, 2018
Pickle lovers come together on November 1st and rejoice in the idea that the product that makes many of your favorite cucumber creations the best has its very own day- Vinegar! Happy National Vinegar Day! Being a pickle maker myself… read more
Dia de los Muertos Food Safety
Food Safety | November 1, 2018
Holidays tend to be truly wonderful, pleasant days. Different countries have their different celebrations. Every family has their own unique way of celebrating even the most traditional holidays. In Mexico, one of the most known celebrations is for el Dia… read more
Death by Candy? Black Licorice Could Be Deadly
Food Safety | October 30, 2018
As if you needed a reason to avoid black licorice. You know, that old-fashioned candy reminiscent of the bottom of your grandmother’s candy dish with 10 pieces stuck together in one hard glob of grossness that smells of old toothpaste… read more
Corn-mazes and Petting Farms Spread E. Coli to You and Your Kids: What You Can Do About it
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog | October 30, 2018
With Fall almost over, we can play Monday morning quarterback and take a look at what not to do next year. We’re still in the RedZone of this season, and this play will get you a goal if you practice… read more
Going Clean? McDonalds New Menu
Food Policy,Food Safety | October 29, 2018
Ask anyone in my family or circle of friends about my disdain for fast food. Not that I don’t indulge in the occasional burger and fries while traveling or in a hurry; but, as a general rule I stay away… read more
Fukushima & The Myth of Radioactive Seafood
Food Safety | October 29, 2018
Are you at risk of radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster that Japan suffered in the wake of a 2011 tsunami? Are we eating radioactive seafood? Should we be concerned about our fish? Certain posts on Facebook would have you… read more
Food Safety | October 29, 2018
October is generally associated with Halloween, special treats and upcoming Thanksgiving season. But there is yet another day that makes this month special – National Oatmeal Day, which is annually observed on October 29th. Oatmeal is extremely healthy, tasty, and… read more
Food Safety | October 27, 2018
Farmers in Arkansas aren’t allowed to spray a weed killer called Dicamba. So says the Arkansas State Plant Board, which decides which chemicals and seeds are allowed on the state’s farms. What’s the Deal with Dicamba? Dicamba is an herbicide… read more
Lead in Curry Powder A Problem!
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | October 26, 2018
Sirob Imports, Incorporated is recalling some of their curry powder after testing showed that it might contain elevated levels of lead, the FDA announced Wednesday. Brands distributed by the Lindenhurst, NY business that are affected by the recall include Corrado,… read more