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The Second Battle of the Bulge: Food Addiction Fast Foods Edition
Food Policy,Food Safety | September 3, 2018
I believe that with few exceptions, most of us would look at the picture above and exclaim “Oh that looks soooooo good”! It’s almost a knee-jerk reaction due to years of conditioned responses delivered by countless and relentless media messages…. read more
Robot Servers – Gimmick or Good Idea?
Food Safety | September 1, 2018
Every once in a while a restaurant will pop up promising something new. It might be a new dish, a different style, a theme not yet seen, or something fresh in the menu. In the case of Spyce, from Boston,… read more
We Have a Super BIG Problem with Superbugs in Our Food
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Pathogens | August 30, 2018
Scientists are sounding the alarm on growing resistance to antibiotics in bacteria. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria already kill tens of thousands each year. Some worry that they will be responsible for our next global epidemic. And there’s a significant chance that that… read more
Food Safety | August 30, 2018
The school year may be upon us, but the official days of Summer continue for just a little longer. If you haven’t already experienced this Summer staple, what better day than National Toasted Marshmallow Day, celebrated this year on August… read more
Food Policy,Food Safety | August 30, 2018
The Trump administration has proposed a reorganization of the federal government that would dramatically change the way that food safety is handled. The plan seeks to consolidate the various agencies that regulate food in the United States so that their… read more
Foodborne Illness in Schools: Common Causes
Food Safety | August 28, 2018
The school year is officially starting and with that comes a somewhat extensive list of health risks and concerns. Not only are we about to see a rise in colds and flus, but it’s also possible to start seeing varying… read more
Back to School Food Safety Tips
Food Safety | August 27, 2018
The days are getting shorter and the leaves are turning yellow, as the old cliché goes. It’s that time of year. Teachers are decorating their classrooms, children are squeezing the last days of summer for every free moment that they… read more
Breastmilk on the Playa? Why Drinking Breastmilk at Burning Man (and as an Adult) is a No No
Food Safety | August 27, 2018
You think of yourself as all natural. You consider your body to be a well-built machine that deserves only the best. You’re thinking about your future, how you will feel, how strong you will be. One of the ways you… read more
Are Cannabis-Infused Foods Safe from a Food Safety Perspective?
Food Safety | August 25, 2018
Cannabis products are on the up. They are now available in some 29 states for medical and recreational use. It’s not just for smoking, either; many of these states have permitted the production and sale of edible cannabis products and… read more
The Tick That Could Make You Allergic to Meat
Food Allergens,Food Safety | August 24, 2018
We all know what allergies are. Most of us even have allergic reactions to certain things. Be it dairy, nuts, eggs, or shellfish (this list is minute compared to the things we are allergic to); almost everyone has had an… read more