All fields are required
Protecting families from contaminated food and water
10 Thanksgiving Food Mistakes Everyone Makes
Food Safety,Our Blog | November 14, 2018
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and while we’d like for that to mean delicious food, a cozy evening, and pleasant time spent with family, the truth of the matter is that often this day doesn’t go by without some… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 12, 2018
Legionnaires ’ disease has once again raised its slippery head, and once again, in the Bronx borough of New York City. In a low-income apartment complex in the Bronx, New York Department of Health officials say that two tenants at… read more
Stella Maris Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 12, 2018
Two residents at Stella Maris campus have fallen sick by contracting Legionnaires disease. The residents were living in an independent-living apartment complex located in suburban Baltimore county. The diseases were reported by the officials working with the Baltimore County Department… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Salmonella | November 11, 2018
I have a confession to make. Once a year, I turn into this primal beast, eat as much as possible, take a nap, then do it all over again until the sun goes down. There is no room for the… read more
Hurricane Bacteria in Private Water Wells in the Southeast
Our Blog,Water | November 7, 2018
We’ve all heard of the hurricanes that have ravaged the Southeast this fall. There have been stories and pictures flooding news and social media accounts since the very beginning of hurricane season, some of which far overshadow hurricanes of past… read more
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | November 3, 2018
The blockchain is continuing to make progress in the world of food. People are eager for tools that will allow for better traceability and transparency along the supply chain. People have heard about bitcoin, and they’ve heard the words “blockchain”… read more
A Tale of Two Legionnaires Outbreaks
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 1, 2018
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Legionnaires in Illinois is more than a tale of two cities. Chicago and McHenry, Illinois to be exact. For those affected, it is certainly the worst of times. … read more
Corn-mazes and Petting Farms Spread E. Coli to You and Your Kids: What You Can Do About it
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog | October 30, 2018
With Fall almost over, we can play Monday morning quarterback and take a look at what not to do next year. We’re still in the RedZone of this season, and this play will get you a goal if you practice… read more
Lead in Curry Powder A Problem!
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | October 26, 2018
Sirob Imports, Incorporated is recalling some of their curry powder after testing showed that it might contain elevated levels of lead, the FDA announced Wednesday. Brands distributed by the Lindenhurst, NY business that are affected by the recall include Corrado,… read more
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts Recalled Over Ecoli Concerns
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 25, 2018
The Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation is voluntarily recalling several of their different products over fears of E. coli contamination. Here’s what you need to know about this Macadamia Nut recall. The Recall The recall affects all products produced at the… read more