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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Kissing Chickens Leads to Salmonella
August 12, 2018
While we’re certainly tired of facing salmonella outbreaks, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s such a common infection in American. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonella poisoning is responsible for nearly half of the gastrointestinal… read more
Mystery Salmonella Outbreak in Perry County
August 11, 2018
With ages of the ill ranging from 2 to 68 years old, another Salmonella outbreak has manifested out of Perry County, Missouri. With cases emerging in the emergency room and physician offices, three have required acute hospital admission, two have… read more
What Can You Eat After an Organ Transplant?
August 11, 2018
Having an organ transplant is a monumental event. For the recipient, receiving “the gift of life” inevitably involves making important life changes to optimize health post-transplant. Some of these adjustments involve lifestyle changes, such as avoiding crowded spaces unless wearing… read more
History Made – FDA Demands Recall Due to Salmonella
July 29, 2018
Food recalls have become a common trend that occurs throughout the year. They can cause massive hysteria and send consumers into a state of panic. Consumers expect a product they’ve purchased to be safe but oftentimes a product that has… read more
Getting the A+: Restaurant Inspections and Food Safety
July 27, 2018
Most of us really enjoy dining at restaurants. I know I do. But how can we be sure that the food we consume is safe to eat? With all the recent recalls involving everything from lettuce, meat, melons and even… read more
The Turkey Tribulations: Another Round of Salmonella in Birds
July 24, 2018
An outbreak of Salmonella first reported earlier this year in February is now affecting people. That particular outbreak was primarily linked to contaminated raw turkey pet food fed to dogs. As of July 22, 2018, this strain of Salmonella has… read more
Protecting Your Children From Foodborne Illness
July 23, 2018
It can be an absolute nightmare and heartbreak when one or more of your children gets sick. It’s particularly scary when the sickness is a result of the consumption of contaminated food. Parental guilt can strike, and that’s something most… read more
Health Department Makes Reporting Food Poisoning Easier
July 22, 2018
Have you ever spent a few agonizing hours unsure if you’ve caught some kind of stomach flu or if the food you ate at that grill down the road has given you food poisoning? Since food poisoning effects 1 out… read more
Fool Me Once, But Don’t Fool Me Twice: What’s Going Into Our Food?
July 21, 2018
Take a stroll and then a gander down your local grocery store aisle, the majority of which contain processed foods on the shelves. Grab a box. Grab a can. Read the ingredient list. Try to pronounce some of those multi-syllabic… read more
Foodborne Illness Thwarted by Sex Appeal?
July 19, 2018
Not only does sex sell, but it’s also attempting to make foods safe. Well, not directly, but for one product sex appeal is the means to a solution. How is one company capitalizing on sex appeal to thwart food safety… read more