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Reports of Food Poisoning from Mexico Tipico in Port Lavaca, Texas

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | February 16, 2025

Reports of food poisoning from Mexico Tipico have been streaming in. Some as far back as November. With recent severe illnesses and hospitalizations, a food poisoning lawsuit is likely coming to Port Lavaca, Texas. Here’s what we know so far… read more

Michigan Auto Supplier Faces Fines Over Legionnaires Case

Food Safety,Legionnaire's disease | February 15, 2025

A Michigan auto supplier is facing a fine after it didn’t adequately address Legionnaires’ cases four years ago and the bacteria grew again – killing one worker and sickening two others in 2023. The Michigan Occupational Health and Safety Administration,… read more

What Types of Food Poisoning is Contagious?

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 13, 2025

Food poisoning occurs when people consume food or water contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. While most foodborne illnesses result from contaminated food, some types are contagious and can spread from person to person through direct contact, poor… read more

Check Your Pantry! HEB, Trader Joe’s, Van Camp®, and Genova® Canned Tuna Recall Due to Botulism Risk

Botulism,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 12, 2025

Check your pantry for a canned tuna recall affecting several major brands. A major tuna manufacturer initiated a recall that affects several private labels. Do you have canned tuna in your pantry? Now is the time to check those labels,… read more

The Latest Bird Flu News

Our Blog | February 11, 2025

Egg prices are on the rise, people are debating whether to keep the chickens they have or add more to their flocks. The mainstream media seems to be filled with updates, but some can be very vague. Here is the… read more

Is it Safe to Eat Snow?

Food Safety,Our Blog | February 7, 2025

With places seeing once in a lifetime snow amounts in the deep south of the United States this winter everyone is questioning is it safe to eat snow? People are making snowy soda, snow ice cream and other fun treats… read more

What is a Herd Share, and Are They Safe?

Food Safety,Our Blog | February 6, 2025

With the wave of folks wanting to become more self-sufficient, today we take a look at what is a herd share and are they safe? From the outside looking in this looks like an awesome idea until you realize what… read more

The FDA Wants to End Sell By Dates on Food. Here’s Why!

Our Blog | February 6, 2025

Sell By Dates may be disappearing from your food packages soon. Here’s why! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as part of the “National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics,” referred to as “the National… read more

Beware of Norovirus

Our Blog | February 5, 2025

We have all been there. Being in a sound sleep and waking to your child saying they are sick or hearing them get sick in their beds or bathroom. It is the absolute worst feeling as a parent because you… read more

Packaged Salad Kits: Convenience At a Cost

Our Blog | February 5, 2025

Packaged salad kits are convenient. But at what cost? And I don’t mean the price tag. Though it usually does cost more for things that are already made. No. In this case, safety is the potential cost. The Convenience of… read more