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App Developed for People Traveling Abroad for Early Outbreak Detection
Food Safety,Our Blog | November 12, 2024
Recently there was an app developed for people traveling abroad for early outbreak detection. This can be a literal lifesaver for high-risk groups of people that still want to travel. The Illness Tracking in Travelers (ITIT) app provides a way… read more
Local Hospital System Reports Recent Uptick of Salmonella in Fort Worth Children
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | November 7, 2024
A recent uptick of Salmonella in Fort Worth pediatric patients has a local hospital system concerned. A press release warning parents that “various Cook Children’s locations are experiencing a spike in cases of Salmonella” was published on November 4, 2024…. read more
Want Your Dark Chocolate Unleaded? Studies Show Lead in Dark Chocolate Is All Too Common.
Our Blog | November 4, 2024
Recent studies have found lead in dark chocolate products. Even those labeled organic! Turns out, this occurrence is more common than most people realize. Here’s what you need to know about lead in dark chocolate and what you can do… read more
Could You Be Creating Mutant Bacteria in Your Own Home? Scientists Say, Yes!
Our Blog | November 3, 2024
When you think about mutant bacteria in the news, most people think about drug resistance. A very serious problem caused by over- or misuse of antibiotics. Or perhaps you envision a wild haired mad scientist maniacally laughing as a glowing… read more
How Common Are E. coli Outbreaks Caused By Sick Food Workers in the United States?
E. coli,Our Blog | November 3, 2024
How common are E. coli outbreaks caused by sick food workers in the United States? When sick food workers report to work, the risk of spreading foodborne illness increases. As more and more reports of food poisoning associated with restaurant… read more
FDA’s New Human Foods Program Went into Effect October 1st
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | November 2, 2024
The much anticipated unified Human Foods Program went into effect on October 1, 2024. With it comes big changes. A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reorganization that has been three years in the making. While information about the proposed… read more
Our Blog | November 2, 2024
Two foodborne cruise outbreaks recently hit the news this year. One on Royal Caribbean’s International ship Radiance of the Seas and another on P&O Cruise’s ship Arcadia. Foodborne illness can rapidly spread on cruise ships. Between confined quarters, concentrations of… read more
13 Condiments You Should Never Eat After Expiration
Food Safety,Our Blog | November 1, 2024
We are all guilty (or at least I hope we are so I don’t feel so bad) of having condiments in the back of the fridge and then just buying new not realizing we already have a half or more… read more
Food Poisoning in Jessup Maryland Prompts “Mini Disaster Alert” at Local Hospitals
Outbreaks & Recalls | November 1, 2024
What started out as a fun company function led to gastrointestinal disaster when food poisoning in Jessup Maryland prompted a “mini disaster alert” at local hospitals. At least forty-six patients were transported to the hospital with food poisoning symptoms. What… read more
Halloween Candy Shelf Life and Storage Tips. Keep Your Goodies Fresh This Spooky Season!
Our Blog | October 31, 2024
Halloween candy shelf life and storage tips to keep your goodies fresh! We live in a very commercialized world. For better or worse. Summer seems to be the time when stores begin to transition to the end of year holidays…. read more