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FDA Launches Investigation on Pesticides in Spices After Hong Kong’s Crackdown on Indian Spice Manufacturers MDH and Everest

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 6, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an investigation on pesticides in spices after Hong Kong halted sales of certain products by Indian spice manufacturers, MDH and Everest. This decision comes after the discovery that some of these products… read more

Campylobacter Warning for Pure Pastures Dairy Raw Milk Issued After Consumer Fell Sick

Campylobacter,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 6, 2024

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued a consumer warning for raw milk following reports of illness. Campylobacter warning for Pure Pastures Dairy raw milk was issued due to potential contamination with the harmful pathogen. One person has fallen ill with Campylobacter… read more

Storing Emergency Food Safely

Our Blog | May 5, 2024

While it is uncommon an emergency requiring an extended amount of food isn’t out of the question. The Red Cross suggests that we should have food to last our families 2 weeks. How? that is the number one question. Most… read more

E. coli Linked to Walnuts in San Diego Outbreak Has Sickened At Least 12 So Far

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 5, 2024

A recent outbreak of E. coli linked to walnuts in San Diego County has County Public Health officials telling residents to check their pantries. At least two people have fallen ill after consuming walnuts purchased from local stores and is… read more

Are Consumers Engaging in Risky Food Behaviors Because of the Economy?

Food Insecurity,Our Blog | May 4, 2024

Are consumers engaging in risky food behaviors due to economic pressure? Several recent studies say yes. A study recently released in the United Kingdom and another in the United States show that consumers from both countries have been impacted by… read more

Safely Canning Food at Home

Our Blog | May 3, 2024

As I sit today and listen to the sound of jars sealing and the heavenly *pop* that signifies the official sealing I am led to believe that people are heading towards canning more foods at home and that leads me… read more

Food Recalls Reached Highest Levels in 2023 Since Pandemic. How is 2024 Shaping Up?

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 2, 2024

A report from the nonprofit group, U.S. Public Research Interest Group Education Fund, released this month indicated that food recalls in 2023 reached the highest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic. That year’s data may have seen a boost after a… read more

FDA Initiates Salmonella Outbreak Investigation for Potential Foodborne Source

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 1, 2024

When two or more people become sick with the same strain of a commonly associated foodborne pathogen, it usually prompts a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation. Recently, the FDA announced a Salmonella outbreak investigation that currently does not… read more

FDA Announces H-E-B Ice Cream Recall in Texas and Mexico Due to Potential Metal Foreign Object Contamination

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 1, 2024

H-E-B issued a voluntary recall on April 27, 2024 for select ice cream products due to the potential presence of metal foreign material contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made the formal announcement on April 29, 2024. The… read more

Gibson Farms Linked to Walnut E. coli Outbreak

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 1, 2024

Gibson Farms linked to walnut E. coli outbreak. E. coli in walnuts? Gibson Farms issued a recall for their Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts after receiving notification from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that… read more