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No! Not Nutella! The Nutella Factory Shut Down
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | April 2, 2019
It’s sad (or unfortunate, at least) but true. Until about seven years ago, I had never even heard of Nutella. But through subtle propaganda instigated by my children, I bought a jar. In all honesty, I prefer the time-honored peanut… read more
Food Safety | April 1, 2019
Refrigeration is about as near to magic as we get in our daily lives. Think about it: without the power of a fridge or air conditioning, it’s no simple matter to make something cooler. Heating things up is relatively easy;… read more
Roadkill or Cuisine? If You Eat It, Eat It Safely
Food Safety,Our Blog | April 1, 2019
You need a knowing eye to determine if an animal is safe to eat, even more so if the carcass you plan on consuming was demolished by a truck. That is important insight for many Idaho residents. Why? That’s because… read more
Maysara Winery & Pearl Catering: the Cause of the Shigella Wedding Outbreak?
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | March 31, 2019
In the days following the announcement of the Shigella Wedding Outbreak, more information has come out naming the suspects. The wedding venue, Maysara Winery, and the wedding caterer, Pearl Catering, are among them. According to the recent report on the… read more
Ecoli Outbreak in Kentucky – Exact Source Still a Mystery
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 31, 2019
Another Ecoli outbreak has hit the news. This time in central Kentucky. And while reports are just coming in, the fingers are starting to point to fast food establishments. While no names have been mentioned, Health Department officials are starting… read more
What to do When the Fridge Goes Out During Stormy Weather
Food Safety,Our Blog,Pathogens | March 30, 2019
If you live somewhere with inclement weather, you probably know a thing or two about preparing for a storm or a hurricane. You know to make sure that you’re stocked on batteries and drinking water. You know where to look… read more
Mushrooms Read to Death at Michelin Star Restaurant
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 30, 2019
An outbreak sourced from serving poisonous mushrooms at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Valencia has caused 29 illnesses and left one 46 year-old-woman dead. Here’s what you need to know in this death by mushrooms outbreak: Food poisoning has left RiFF,… read more
Uninvited Guest: Shigella Crashes Wedding
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | March 29, 2019
Cue Billy Idol. “It’s a nice day for a Shigella Wedding.” Wait. NO, IT’S NOT! That’s the exact phrase I would scream if I were the newly weds who are the hot topic of a recent Oregon Health Authority report…. read more
Ecoli O103 Outbreak in Kentucky Kids Linked to Fast Food
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 28, 2019
Today, the Mercer County Health Department announced that there is an Ecoli O103 outbreak linked to “extensive fast food exposure.” At this time, the health agency has not yet announced what fast food restaurants those who were ill ate at…. read more
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 27, 2019
There are two distinct days on the calendar devoted to the celebration of whiskey. One is March 27th, aka International Whiskey Day, and the other is May 17th. Not being a liquor connoisseur, I was curious as to the difference…. read more