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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
September 10, 2023
As a small homesteader, we have 7 laying hens. It is perfect for our family’s needs (most of the year). While they are not “pets” in the exact sense of the word, they are fun to watch and take care… read more
August 23, 2023
Ciguatera sounds a lot like a cryptid you’d hear about on a podcast. The reality is way more ominous than that. Ciguatera poisoning affects about 500,000 people each year. Ciguatera poisoning is caused by ingesting the ciguatoxin present in certain… read more
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
August 17, 2023
Food is so tempting when you are pregnant. Those food cravings make things even more intense sometimes. Both times I was pregnant the holidays were in the equation. I knew that after speaking to my doctors that some things were… read more
Salmonella Outbreak in King County, Washington, and No One Can Find the Source
August 8, 2023
King County Public Health has been investigating a Salmonella Berta infection outbreak that has linked at least 6 people with the same strain of bacteria over the past month. Yet no one can find the source. The Outbreak … read more
Papa Murphy’s Cookie Dough Salmonella Outbreak
May 25, 2023
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is currently investigating a cluster of 4 cases of Salmonella linked to a popular “take and bake” restaurant. But they are not the only state health department working toward that answer. Here is what we… read more
May 2, 2023
Dave’s Sushi Food Poisoning: Restaurant Closed After Patrons Die Investigation Ongoing as Several Others Recover in Bozeman, Montana After Eating Mushrooms Two deaths and several others sickened, all linked to a Bozeman restaurant – Dave’s Sushi, have investigators looking for… read more
Don’t Lick That Spoon! Outbreak Linked to Raw Flour Salmonella
May 2, 2023
It might be tempting. That brownie batter smells amazing! And many have a guilty pleasure of eating cookie dough raw. They do sell cookie dough ice cream after all. It may seem innocent. But whatever you do. Don’t. Lick. That…. read more
The Top 10 Riskiest Foods to Eat
April 21, 2023
If you have ever experienced food poisoning, I am sure it provides you with vivid memories. Terrible pain or discomfort, entirely too much time spent in the bathroom, and for some – a trip to the hospital. You are not… read more
Common Causes of Food Poisoning
April 21, 2023
Food poisoning is a common illness that affects millions of people around the world every year. Here are the foods most commonly linked to food poisoning. Raw or Undercooked Meat and Poultry Raw or undercooked meat and poultry, such as… read more
April 16, 2023
According to the CDC, food allergies affect an estimated 15 million persons in the United States and are responsible for approximately 30,000 emergency department visits and 150–200 deaths each year. Each year in the U.S., 200,000 people require emergency medical care… read more