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UK Study Finds Mold in Marijuana Along with Other Harmful Contaminants
Our Blog | December 13, 2024
A recent white paper published by Curaleaf Clinic in the United Kingdom (UK) highlights the problem of mold in marijuana found in illicit products. In addition to mold, other contaminants like chemical residues, heavy metals, yeasts, and harmful bacteria were… read more
Bird Flu Detected in Hawaii Says State Officials
Our Blog | December 13, 2024
Hawaii Department of Health announced the first poultry cases of bird flu detected in Hawaii mid-November. Leaving residents concerned the virus spreading on the island. Test results on various birds in a backyard flock revealed the presence of avian influenza… read more
Private Hot Tubs on Cruise Ships May Carry Legionnaires Risk
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | December 12, 2024
Private hot tubs on cruise ships may carry Legionnaires risk, but why? CDC researchers found that different cleaning protocols are often used for private hot tubs, contributing to a number of cruise ship Legionnaires disease outbreaks. Two outbreaks of Legionnaires… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | December 11, 2024
Recently 3600 chemicals found in food packaging were present in human beings. Is our food poisoning us? Among these chemicals are PFAS, bisphenol, metals, and phthalates, all of which are linked to serious health risks, including cancer and hormone disruption…. read more
Poppy Seeds Risk Prompts Proposed Legislation. But There is More to It Than the Typical Bagel.
Our Blog | December 11, 2024
Could your poppy seeds bagel soon be contraband? Risks associated with poppy seeds prompts proposed legislation. But your “everything” bagel is likely not impacted by the new laws. Or is it? Here’s what we know about the proposed legislation on… read more
Recent Study Shows Zero Calorie Sweetener Is Linked to Blood Clots and Heart Disease
Our Blog | December 10, 2024
Is that zero calorie sweetener really all that good for you? While it may not impact your blood glucose, it could have a negative impact on other parts of your body. Namely, your heart. A recent pilot study found that… read more
Our Blog,Salmonella | December 9, 2024
Early detection of Salmonella bacteria in manufactured food could save lives. So why aren’t these problems caught earlier? That is an easy question with a complicated answer. Does It Seem Like We Have More Salmonella Contamination in Manufactured Foods? If… read more
An Invisible Threat Lurking in Your Chicken: Multidrug Resistant Campylobacter
Campylobacter,Our Blog | December 8, 2024
Scientists uncover the startling truth that the chicken in your refrigerator likely harbors a nasty germ. Human cases of multidrug resistance Campylobacter infections are commonly linked to poultry. Raw poultry is often associated with Salmonella bacteria. But other harmful pathogens… read more
Is There a Connection Between Ground Beef-Associated Salmonellosis and Socioeconomic Status?
Our Blog,Salmonella | December 7, 2024
Is there a community-level connection in ground beef-associated salmonellosis statistics? Does socioeconomic status make you more or less likely to become sick from this type of outbreak? Scientists say yes. The reason, however, is not all that clear. This was… read more
Researchers Discover Details Linking Salmonella bongori to E. coli Ancestors
Our Blog | December 6, 2024
Have your ever heard of the Salmonella bongori bacteria? If your answer is no. You are not alone. While most people have likely heard of Salmonella, the species most people think about when it comes to that germ is Salmonella… read more