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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Red Light – Green Light: Shopping Cart Bacteria
Food Safety,Pathogens | October 5, 2018
The official start of fall is just around the corner, but for many parts of the country this doesn’t mean much when it comes to the temperature dial. At least not right away. While temperatures scorch and it’s hot enough,… read more
Food Safety | October 4, 2018
We’re all well accustomed to the famous “Taco Tuesday” where Americans everywhere celebrate this delicious, spicy meal weekly, but did you know that tacos also have a holiday? And that holiday is today? Happy Taco Day! This culinary fiesta is… read more
Of Pesticides, Produce and PLU Codes
Food Policy,Food Safety | October 3, 2018
How many of us have taken our chances with something? Does it extend to your purchases of food? I would have to say most likely not. We check expiration dates, sell by dates; we visually examine food for signs of… read more
Old School Food Safety May Lead to Illnesses: A Personal Expirience
Food Safety | October 2, 2018
Ever gotten food poisoning at a family gathering? I have. Growing up it was tradition that we spent the holidays with grandparents basking in the joys of family coming in from out of town, catching up and just enjoying time… read more
Food Safety | September 27, 2018
Travel is an incredibly enjoyable experience filled with new adventures, new growth opportunities, and new foods. No matter what country you travel to, there will be something different to experience that is wildly different from your hometown, and while this… read more
Restaurant Food Fraud: When It Says Organic, But the Product Says Otherwise
Food Policy,Food Safety | September 27, 2018
Organic foods have seen a rise in the past several years and have become a big business with homes across America using more and more organic foods in their daily lives. A whopping 82% of families consume $45 billion in… read more
Pasha Salmonella Outbreak Update
Food Safety,Our Blog,Salmonella | September 24, 2018
A vast infection that has been pegged as the largest foodborne outbreak since the 1990s and the Peanut Gallery has now left nearly 400 San Antonio residence or visitors afflicted by illness. Pasha Mediterranean Grill, a ten-year-old restaurant, has gained… read more
Food Additives and Children’s Behavior
Food Safety | September 24, 2018
I can distinctly remember certain times in my childhood, and many of them were highlighted by food, glorious food. Food is simply wonderful in so many forms, and its associations multiply and are called forth from memory by sight or… read more
Plastic Food Safety Risks to Our Food?
Food Safety | September 24, 2018
Plastics, as true products of our times, are both essential and dangerous. They’re flexible, cheap, and useful for making almost anything. They are versatile and easy to come by. In half a century, they’ve found one way or another to… read more
Hey Honey! It’s National Honey Month!
Food Safety | September 23, 2018
Backyard beekeepers rejoice! September is National Honey Month, and we are jumping for joy in our house. Why are we jumping for joy you ask? It is all because of Honey; a deliciously sweet treat that literally goes with everything…. read more