Legionnaires’ Disease in Gaston County Has Investigators Searching for a Source

2 months ago

A cluster of patients with Legionnaires’ disease in Gaston County has prompted a Public Health investigation. The source remains elusive.…

FDA Reorganizes Departments and Roles as New Unified Human Foods Program Roles Out This Fall

2 months ago

A new Unified Human Foods Program created within the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a pointed organization…

Safely Handling Pet Food

2 months ago

Often we hear about recalls involving human foods but did you know there are pet food recalls as well? Today…

Safely Keeping Butter

2 months ago

Over the years many people have always debated safely keeping butter. I have been to homes where you see it…

Perchlorate Found in Various Food Products

2 months ago

No one wants to think that a common chemical found in rocket fuel would also be found in various foods…

Is Your Canned Pumpkin Real?

2 months ago

One of my favorite times of the year is upon us! Pumpkin spice EVERYTHING surrounds us on the store shelves…

What is Chinese Restaurant Syndrome Complex?

2 months ago

Fried rice, General Tso’s Chicken, dumplings, and more! Chinese food is a savory cuisine full of flavor, umami, and contrasting…

Pressure Cooking Versus Pressure Canning

2 months ago

With garden season booming in most areas and people bringing more produce inside than they know what to do with…

Fall Food Safety Tips

2 months ago

We are about the enter the favorite time of year for so many people. I am personally here for every…

Camp Fire Food Safety

2 months ago

The time of the year is here! Camp fires on cool evenings, sweater and hoodie weather, bowls of chili, football,…