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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 5, 2024
Microplastics in bottled water? You heard that right. I, like most people, prefer my water with the plastic on the outside of the container – not inside it. However, studies show that about 93% of commercially available bottled water contains… read more
New Salmonella Detection Tool Could Change Food Manufacturer’s Safety Protocol. For the Better!
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 5, 2024
Salmonella is a commonly observed foodborne bacteria linked to 1.35 million illnesses each year, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This results in 26,200 hospitalizations and accounts for 420 deaths. In recent years, the US Food… read more
State Attorneys General Urge Congress to Ban Unwashed Poppy Seeds, Here’s Why.
Food Policy,Our Blog | March 5, 2024
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is among 12 other state attorneys general urging the United States Congress to ban unwashed poppy seeds. These include Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and West… read more
Health Department Confirms Legionnaires’ Disease at St. Margaret Hall Cincinnati Nursing Home
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 5, 2024
The Cincinnati Health Department confirmed at least one case of Legionnaires’ disease at St. Margaret Hall, a Cincinnati nursing home. Nursing home residents are considered a susceptible population, meaning they are at higher risk of becoming sick when exposed to… read more
Kitchen Safety Tips to Give You a Green Light in the Kitchen!
Our Blog | February 27, 2024
Much of cooking is common sense. The oven is hot. Ice is cold. You can get sick from eating raw meat. Most people know most things. But everyone can benefit from a refresher. Let’s take a ride and discuss some… read more
New Food Safety Modernization Act Update Will Increase Traceability During an Outbreak
Our Blog | February 27, 2024
One of the toughest aspects of an investigator’s job during a foodborne outbreak is determining the source. An update to an existing government regulation would potentially increase traceability during an outbreak, assisting in US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigations…. read more
Foodborne Illness Affects 1 in 6 Americans Each Year! Here’s What You Need to Know.
Food Safety,Our Blog | February 27, 2024
While the food supply in the United States is one of the “safest in the word,” foodborne illness is still a significant concern in this first world country. People rely more and more on commercially prepared, restaurant acquired, or packaged… read more
Hepatitis A Exposure at Cracker Barrel Prompts Erie County Department of Health Alert
Hepatitis A,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 27, 2024
According to a media release from Erie County Administration, the Erie County Department of Health has identified a hepatitis A exposure at Cracker Barrel. This alert comes after a Cracker Barrel food worker with a confirmed case of hepatitis A… read more
More recalls linked to the Rizo Lopez Dairy Outbreak, 26 Illnesses and 2 Deaths So Far
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 27, 2024
The source of a decades long Listeria monocytogenes outbreak was finally identified. However, that recall has expanded to include more recalls linked to the Rizo Lopez dairy outbreak. In an update posted on February 22, 2024, more companies have joined… read more