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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Insecurity,Food Safety | August 18, 2018
One in five households with children in the United States faces food insecurity; that’s more than 17 million households. Programs like SNAP and EBT provide something of a safety net. But they do not cover all families, and not all… read more
Food Safety,Salmonella | August 17, 2018
When I first moved in with my now husband, he had a dirty little habit that we had to compromise on. I was raised on a dishcloth that was used for one day, then tossed in the laundry. He was… read more
The Dos and Don’ts of Royal Eating
Food Safety,Pathogens | August 17, 2018
As Americans, we are all pretty amazed by The Royal Family. Weddings, births of new royal babies, royal dogs, clothing and now even foods have become topics in our homes and in all sorts of media. Why are we royal… read more
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 15, 2018
Farmers’ market is a great way to buy fresh, local foods while supporting local farmers and artisans. They are growing in popularity these days. They provide a great way to ensure that the sales directly go back to the farm…. read more
Cookbooks – Great on Recipes, Bad on Food Safety
Food Safety | August 15, 2018
Food safety has become a major concern these days as easily seen by the number of recalls and outbreaks we read about in the news on a regular basis. And this concern has spread to our kitchens as well. There… read more
Re-freezing Ice Cream Can Cause a Digestive Melt Down
Food Safety | August 14, 2018
“I scream, You scream, we all scream for ice cream!” These are the words that bring a smile to your face and perhaps a brain freeze to the noggin. Turns out even safe ice cream can have dire consequences if… read more
Bacon, the Bad Guy or the Good: The Healthy vs. Unhealthy Debate
Food Safety | August 14, 2018
I love bacon. Let’s start right there. I’ve loved bacon since the first juicy bite. Applewood. Smoked. All of its fatty goodness. In fact, I’ve judged individuals based on their bacon-cooking style. I know, it’s petty, but we all have… read more
Kissing Chickens Leads to Salmonella
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 12, 2018
While we’re certainly tired of facing salmonella outbreaks, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s such a common infection in American. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonella poisoning is responsible for nearly half of the gastrointestinal… read more
Our Pets and Pathogens: Food Safety for Your Pet
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 12, 2018
There’s probably nothing more precious in life than the relationships we share, and this extends to our pets. Yet, our pets are susceptible to the same foodborne pathogens that humans are, and it is perhaps more important to practice food… read more
Chillax – GMO Labels Got Your Back
Food Safety | August 11, 2018
Many people believe that knowing is half the battle. This is true when it comes to most things in life, and apparently, this applies when purchasing foods that feature labels stating that the food contains genetically modified products or GMOs…. read more