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New Data Suggests that Pets Can Carry Superbugs and Can Transfer Them to Their Human Owners

Food Safety | May 9, 2024

Shocking new data suggests that pets can carry superbugs and may transmit them to their human owners. Research presented at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infections conference suggests that owners should isolate their sick pets to avoid catching… read more

Links Between Food Poisoning and Autoimmune Disease May Surprise You

Guillain-Barre Syndrome,Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,Our Blog,Reactive Arthritis | May 8, 2024

Links between food poisoning and autoimmune disease may surprise you. Food poisoning is a common ailment across the United States, presenting significant public health challenges across the country and around the world. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control… read more

Young Brazilian Woman Diagnosed with Botulism During Work Exchange Program

Botulism,Our Blog | May 7, 2024

Young Brazilian woman diagnosed with botulism during work exchange program is hospitalized. Family is attempting to move her home for further treatment. A young Brazilian woman participating in a work exchange program in Colorado becomes paralyzed and fighting for her… read more

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