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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
How Salmonella Bacteria Outsmarts the Human Immune System
Our Blog | February 26, 2025
Salmonella bacteria are a single-cell organism. You wouldn’t expect something without a brain or central nervous system to outsmart the far superior human body with its specialized immune system. But… It does. Scientists uncovered how this tricky little germ has… read more
FDA Imposes Strict Requirements for Healthy Claim Used by Food Manufacturers
Food Policy,Our Blog | February 25, 2025
Food manufacturers have new healthy claim requirements to continue use of the phrase in their products. In an effort to fight misinformation and promote healthier lifestyles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the existing requirements for food… read more
A High Fiber Diet Could Be the Key to Preventing Foodborne Infection, Even After Exposure
Our Blog | February 24, 2025
Could something as simple as a high fiber diet be the key to preventing foodborne infection. A recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology says so. How does the study prove this? What exactly does a high fiber diet… read more
First Bird Flu Death in United States Reported
Our Blog | February 23, 2025
The first bid flu death has been reported in the United States. The Louisiana man who was hospitalized with the first severe case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), H5N1, bird flu did not recover from his illness, reports the… read more
Chlorate in Coca Cola Recall Affects UK, But What is Chlorate?
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 21, 2025
A recall in the UK due to chlorate in Coca Cola has made national news. It seems like every time I open my newsfeed, there is a confusing article about a recall for this popular beverage. But does it affect… read more
Hepatitis A Exposure at University of Wisconsin Dining Hall
Hep A,Hepatitis A,Our Blog | February 18, 2025
A hepatitis A exposure at University of Wisconsin prompted mass notification this month. A student working in food service at the University of Wisconsin Madison’s Rheta dining hall potentially exposed up to 4,000 students and staff. Here’s what we know… read more
GAO Publishes Status of Foodborne Illness in the U.S. Study Results
Food Policy,Our Blog | February 18, 2025
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently published a study on the Status of Foodborne Illness in the United States to help identify what areas of focus the government can emphasize to achieve better outcomes. The study report makes excellent points…. read more
What Types of Food Poisoning is Contagious?
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 13, 2025
Food poisoning occurs when people consume food or water contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. While most foodborne illnesses result from contaminated food, some types are contagious and can spread from person to person through direct contact, poor… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | February 7, 2025
With places seeing once in a lifetime snow amounts in the deep south of the United States this winter everyone is questioning is it safe to eat snow? People are making snowy soda, snow ice cream and other fun treats… read more