Refrigeration Risk Analysis

6 years ago

Refrigeration is about as near to magic as we get in our daily lives. Think about it: without the power…

Roadkill or Cuisine? If You Eat It, Eat It Safely

6 years ago

You need a knowing eye to determine if an animal is safe to eat, even more so if the carcass…

Maysara Winery & Pearl Catering: the Cause of the Shigella Wedding Outbreak?

6 years ago

In the days following the announcement of the Shigella Wedding Outbreak, more information has come out naming the suspects. The…

Ecoli Outbreak in Kentucky – Exact Source Still a Mystery

6 years ago

Another Ecoli outbreak has hit the news. This time in central Kentucky. And while reports are just coming in, the…

What to do When the Fridge Goes Out During Stormy Weather

6 years ago

If you live somewhere with inclement weather, you probably know a thing or two about preparing for a storm or…

Mushrooms Read to Death at Michelin Star Restaurant

6 years ago

An outbreak sourced from serving poisonous mushrooms at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Valencia has caused 29 illnesses and left one…

Uninvited Guest: Shigella Crashes Wedding

6 years ago

Cue Billy Idol. "It's a nice day for a Shigella Wedding." Wait. NO, IT'S NOT! That's the exact phrase I…

Ecoli O103 Outbreak in Kentucky Kids Linked to Fast Food

6 years ago

Today, the Mercer County Health Department announced that there is an Ecoli O103 outbreak linked to "extensive fast food exposure."…

International Whiskey Day!

6 years ago

There are two distinct days on the calendar devoted to the celebration of whiskey. One is March 27th, aka International…

The Dirty Truth About Ice

6 years ago

Ice-- something most of us use on a daily basis but especially when we are making special drink concoctions with…