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Eggs & Salmonella

Food Safety,Our Blog,Salmonella | March 3, 2025

Many people like myself thrive from the joys of going out into their backyards and getting eggs straight from their own little coops. There are times of the year though when egg production slows or can even completely end and… read more

What To Do If You Cut Yourself in the Kitchen

Food Safety,Our Blog | March 2, 2025

Christmas morning was a blur like in many homes. We had opened the gifts; the wrapping paper was everywhere, and I had approximately an hour and a half to get myself dressed from something other than the pajamas that we… read more

15 Shocking Foods That Aren’t Vegetarian

Our Blog | March 1, 2025

Today, we are taking a look at 15 shocking foods that aren’t vegetarian even though some people think they are. Take a look at the list and see which one shocks you the most. McDonald’s Fries– These days you can… read more

The FDA Wants to Standardize Labeling for Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods and Needs Industry Input

Food Policy,Our Blog | March 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working on a draft guidance document for labeling plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods and needs industry input. Members of the industry are encouraged to read the proposed guidance and provide feedback based… read more

What is Salami Made Of?

Our Blog | February 28, 2025

Charcuterie is everywhere. People are making everything from elegant table sized boards to tiny lunch or snack portions. Most of these boards have cheese, fruits and even meats which leads me to wonder: what is salami made of? I went… read more

How Salmonella Bacteria Outsmarts the Human Immune System

Our Blog | February 26, 2025

Salmonella bacteria are a single-cell organism. You wouldn’t expect something without a brain or central nervous system to outsmart the far superior human body with its specialized immune system. But… It does. Scientists uncovered how this tricky little germ has… read more

FDA Imposes Strict Requirements for Healthy Claim Used by Food Manufacturers

Food Policy,Our Blog | February 25, 2025

Food manufacturers have new healthy claim requirements to continue use of the phrase in their products. In an effort to fight misinformation and promote healthier lifestyles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the existing requirements for food… read more

A High Fiber Diet Could Be the Key to Preventing Foodborne Infection, Even After Exposure

Our Blog | February 24, 2025

Could something as simple as a high fiber diet be the key to preventing foodborne infection. A recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology says so. How does the study prove this? What exactly does a high fiber diet… read more

First Bird Flu Death in United States Reported

Our Blog | February 23, 2025

The first bid flu death has been reported in the United States. The Louisiana man who was hospitalized with the first severe case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), H5N1, bird flu did not recover from his illness, reports the… read more

Huge Boudin Recall Due to Foreign Matter Contamination

Outbreaks & Recalls | February 22, 2025

DJ’s Boudain LLC issues huge boudin recall after complaints of foreign matter contamination. When you dig into a juicy link of boudin, you expect to find flavor, not plastic. But that is what at least one disappointed consumer discovered in… read more