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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 26, 2020
It’s planting season at my house. Mint and scallions are in; carrots are starting to sprout; the celery I planted a few weeks ago has already grown two small stalks. Tubers in the garden are starting to sprout above the… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 25, 2020
These days people are looking for ways to protect themselves and their families from harmful germs. Now, more than ever, folks are thinking about what they are bringing into their homes. SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 has significantly changed… read more
Death Reported in Backyard Chickens Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 25, 2020
As of the writing of this article, 465 people in 42 (yes 42) states have become infected with Salmonella linked to their pet chickens. One person has sadly died. For those of you who recall, we see these pet chicken… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 24, 2020
What sort of cutting boards are the safest in terms of food safety? I have a friend who claims that wood cutting boards are “gross.” I don’t know what she means by that, exactly. Cutting Board food safety maybe? I… read more
Swan Bros Raw Milk Campylobacter Food Poisoning
Campylobacter,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 24, 2020
Oklahoma is undergoing a statewide recall for raw milk products produced by Swan Bros. Dairy, Inc.. At this time, there are 10 Campylobacter illnesses linked to Swan Bros Raw Milk, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry…. read more
The Latest CDC Foodborne Report
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 23, 2020
In a world filled with dangers, sometimes we put food safety on the back burner. Unfortunately, this can lead to complications not only in our own kitchens but wherever we eat. Be it the dinner table, a favorite local restaurant,… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 22, 2020
With the current regulations set forward by many states during the COVID-19 pandemic many people are starting gardens at home to not only cure the boredom but also to provide nourishment for their families. This is whay today we are… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 21, 2020
With many states having stay at home orders enacted finding alternative sources for food can be quite tricky. We have tested out several meal kit delivery options over the last several weeks as well as companies who send produce. Living… read more
Bagged Salads Cyclospora Outbreak – Aldi, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco Implicated
Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 21, 2020
The CDC and FDA announced their investigations into a Cyclospora outbreak linked to bagged salads containing carrots, red cabbage, and iceberg lettuce purchased at ALDI, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin…. read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 20, 2020
There has been a battle raging in my house ever since my wife and I decided to eat out for the first time. Lines have been drawn in the sand, peace talks have crumbled, and neither side wishes to budge…. read more