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CDC Scientists Analyze What Socioeconomic Status Impacts Salmonella Outbreaks from Ground Beef

Our Blog,Salmonella | December 18, 2024

Does socioeconomic status play a role in whether or not you get sick in a Salmonella outbreak from ground beef? Inquiring minds want to know. And so did some scientists. This was the topic of a recently published paper in… read more

Vegetables Are Riskier Than Beef When It Comes to E. coli

E. coli,Our Blog | December 17, 2024

If you think about it, vegetables are riskier than beef when it comes to E. coli. There I said it. And believe it or not, it is true! And there is science and data to back it up! Recent E…. read more

USDA Bulk Milk Testing to Detect Bird Flu in the Nation’s Milk Supply

Food Safety,Our Blog | December 15, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a press release of an upcoming rollout of bulk milk testing to detect bird flu in the nation’s milk supply. If pasteurization kills bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, why is this testing… read more

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

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

Is Our Food Poisoning Us?

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

Early Detection of Salmonella Bacteria in Manufactured Food Could Save Lives. Why Aren’t These Problems Caught Early?

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