Food Safety

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

Manure Meandering – Read This Before You Plant Your Veggies

Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Pathogens | August 23, 2018

Manure can be a great base for compost. The leavings of cows, horses, and other grass-munching herbivores are rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are all necessary ingredients for cooking up healthy soil. Manure is readily available, too –… read more

Are Bugs Really Safe to Eat?

Food Safety | August 21, 2018

You may have heard by this point that insects are the food of the future. They are not so much a coming trend as they are a sort of inevitability. Mealworms, grasshoppers, and crickets eat next to nothing and pack… read more

Eating in my 30’s: An Algae Adventure of Nutrients

Food Insecurity,Food Safety | August 20, 2018

I’m taking a trip into adulthood eating, and it all begins with the superfood Algae. I’ve hit the big 3-0. That’s 30 years-old. Let me say it again, 30. I’m obviously taking it well. I’ve realized it’s time for me… read more

Mouse Meat in Your Dog and Cats Food Coming to a Store Near You

Food Safety | August 20, 2018

When it comes to feeding our dogs, the options readily available are fairly endless. Your puppy might learn to have a preference, usually tending towards the wetter, tastier foods, but nevertheless, there is no apparent shortage to the list of… read more

Rabbit Fever and Wine

Food Safety | August 19, 2018

In 2016, six workers at a winery in the Rhineland of Germany fell mysteriously ill. They grew feverish and shivered with chills. Swallowing was difficult. They complained of indigestion and diarrhea. Their cervical lymph nodes grew swollen and tender. What… read more