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Heartbreak Continues Despite Boar’s Head Outbreak Slowing Down
Our Blog | September 26, 2024
Despite the Boar’s Head outbreak slowing down over the past month, more cases and additional deaths have been added with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) update. Illness reports have started to decrease, a good sign… read more
More Human Cases of Bird Flu from Cows Identified, Unknown Exposure
Our Blog,Raw Milk | September 25, 2024
More human cases of bird flu from cows have been reported. And the potential source has investigators scratching their heads. Previous sources have involved direct contact with infected cows. Primarily those working on dairy farms. This new development changes everything…. read more
Recent Uptick of Legionnaires’ Disease in Lee County
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | September 23, 2024
Legionnaires’ disease in Lee County has shown a steady incline over the past ten years. Some years have shown a dramatic increase, while others return from the outlier to the upward trend. However, over the past three years, a significant… read more
FDA Reorganizes Departments and Roles as New Unified Human Foods Program Roles Out This Fall
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | September 19, 2024
A new Unified Human Foods Program created within the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a pointed organization aimed to clean up the failures seen within the agency over the past few years. This move comes after an… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 19, 2024
Often we hear about recalls involving human foods but did you know there are pet food recalls as well? Today we look at safely handling pet food and how proper practices can keep both our pets and ourselves safe from… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 18, 2024
Over the years many people have always debated safely keeping butter. I have been to homes where you see it just casually sitting on the kitchen counter, other people who only take it out of the fridge long enough to… read more
Perchlorate Found in Various Food Products
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 17, 2024
No one wants to think that a common chemical found in rocket fuel would also be found in various foods that we possibly consume every day, especially foods our children consume but recently it was determined that perchlorate which is… read more
What is Chinese Restaurant Syndrome Complex?
Our Blog | September 15, 2024
Fried rice, General Tso’s Chicken, dumplings, and more! Chinese food is a savory cuisine full of flavor, umami, and contrasting flavor profiles. Sweet and Sour Pork anyone??? But sometimes it gets a bad rap. Yes, it might be a bit… read more