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Could Your Backyard Chickens Have More Germs Than a Commercial Chicken Farm?
Campylobacter,Our Blog,Salmonella | August 28, 2024
Could your backyard chickens have more germs than a commercial chicken farm? New study says, yes. A new study from the North Carolina State University found that backyard chicken flocks have nearly twice the amount of Campylobacter bacteria, compared to… read more
E. coli,Our Blog,Salmonella,Staphyloccocous | August 27, 2024
It is so easy to get wrapped up in household chores and just toss a used sponge into the bottom of the sink and forget it until the next use. I have been guilty of it and I am sure… read more
Best Amusement Park and Beach Picnic Foods
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 26, 2024
Summer plans don’t have to be spoiled with a foodborne illness when you know how to pack a picnic properly. The best amusement park and beach picnic foods can be hard to decide on especially when you have picky children… read more
Water Bath Vs Pressure Canning
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 26, 2024
The age-old debate seems to come up every year as backyard gardens produce more and more food, and people concentrate on being more sustainable. Today we look at water bath vs pressure canning and find out what should and shouldn’t… read more
Avoid Food Poisoning While Flying
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 25, 2024
We all love the excitement of knowing we have a big trip planned and boarding the airplane ready to take flight. Today, we are going to talk about how to avoid food poisoning while flying because no one wants a… read more
Don’t Make the Viral Sink Drink
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog | August 24, 2024
Some trends just leave me shaking my head and wondering where we are headed as a nation with the world at our fingertips. There is apparently a trend where people are making a viral “sink drink” which led me to… read more
Protecting Yourself from Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A,Our Blog | August 23, 2024
We are still enjoying the benefits of summer in most parts of the country. The late evening daylight, the sun on our skin (don’t forget your sunscreen) and of course water activities. Protecting yourself from Hepatitis A is such an… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 22, 2024
When heading out to a nice dinner, regardless who accompanies you when ordering seafood, you want to make sure you are getting what you have paid for. Today, we look at the difference in imitation versus real crab meat, especially… read more
New Study on Salmonella Illnesses from Ground Beef Shows Socioeconomic Impact
Our Blog,Salmonella | August 21, 2024
A new study on ground beef related Salmonella illnesses indicates potential socioeconomic impacts on those illnesses. An estimated 1.35 million Salmonella infections causing 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths occur in the United States each year. Food is the most common… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease in Lincoln Sickens Five People Near RiverWalk Resort
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 20, 2024
A cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Lincoln sickens at least five people in New Hampshire. State health officials warn residents and visitors to monitor for symptoms of this serious illness. Here’s what we know. Five People Sickened in Outbreak of… read more