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Data Suggests Chagas Disease Cases Are on the Rise. Researchers Call for Inclusion in 2025 Global Burden of Foodborne Illness WHO Report.

Food Policy,Our Blog | March 23, 2024

Are Chagas disease cases on the rise? Researchers seem to think so. So much, in fact, that they are urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to include it in their annual report. Each year, the WHO gathers statistics on many… read more

Common Grocery Shopping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Food Safety,Our Blog | March 22, 2024

Are you making these common grocery shopping mistakes? Grocery shopping is one of those mundane tasks we don’t give much thought to. We need food. We buy food. It is that simple. Have you ever considered how the way you… read more

FAKE NEWS: Clarkston Quality Inn Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 25 People (Like 20 Years Ago)

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 21, 2024

A writer going by the name of Heather Frye at the Lewiston Tribune wrote an article that posted just yesterday (but really 20 years ago) about an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to a Clarkston Quality Inn in Clarkston, Washington…. read more

Florida Man Documents His Raw Chicken Experiment on Instagram. Do NOT Try This At Home!

Our Blog | March 20, 2024

On his Instagram page @rawchickenexperiment, a Florida man documents eating raw chicken for 41 days so far (as of February 28, 2024) in a raw chicken experiment. For science. Of course. The self-proclaimed “future Nobel prize winner” vows that he… read more

USDA Develops New Egg Pasteurization Technology that Kills 99.999% of Salmonella Bacteria

Food Safety,Our Blog | March 19, 2024

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service have developed a new egg pasteurization technology that can quickly kill 99.999% of Salmonella bacteria in intact shell eggs. Most Eggs Are Not Pasteurized Most eggs are not pasteurized…. read more

Do Outbreaks Affect Stock Prices of Publicly Traded Companies? New Study Examines This Phenomenon with Chipotle as Example.

Food Safety,Our Blog | March 18, 2024

Do Foodborne outbreaks affect stock prices for publicly traded companies? A recent study published by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores this concept. With so many outbreaks, eight between the study period of 2015 – 2018, Chipotle made a great subject… read more

Is Soy Sauce a Super Food? Functional Effects Say Yes!

Our Blog | March 17, 2024

Could soy sauce be the next super food? A review of several studies published in Science Direct discusses the health benefits of this functional food. More than just a seasoning, this flavor additive packs a punch. Both to your taste… read more

FDA Approves New Food Allergy Drug, Xolair

Food Allergy,Our Blog | March 16, 2024

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new food allergy drug meant to provide a prophylactic effect against some common food allergies. This is not a cure, but it provides hope for those with severe food… read more

Another HelloFresh Outbreak

Our Blog | March 15, 2024

HelloFresh is linked to yet another outbreak.  This one has been linked to at least 7 illnesses, six of which required hospitalization.  This meal delivery company is no stranger to recalls, as they have been cited in recalls dating back… read more

Want Your Cinnamon Unleaded? Avoid These Brands! FDA Issues Alert on Lead in Cinnamon Following Investigation.

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 15, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert for certain brands, as they contain unsafe levels of lead in cinnamon. Acute, and especially prolonged exposure to products containing lead is harmful. Particularly in children. Check your pantry… read more