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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
August 30, 2024
With the ever growing popularity of gardening, living a more simple and sustainable lifestyle and the trending TikTok videos of people making daily garden harvests it is more and more important to learn home garden food safety. I know that… read more
Could Your Backyard Chickens Have More Germs Than a Commercial Chicken Farm?
August 28, 2024
Could your backyard chickens have more germs than a commercial chicken farm? New study says, yes. A new study from the North Carolina State University found that backyard chicken flocks have nearly twice the amount of Campylobacter bacteria, compared to… read more
August 22, 2024
When heading out to a nice dinner, regardless who accompanies you when ordering seafood, you want to make sure you are getting what you have paid for. Today, we look at the difference in imitation versus real crab meat, especially… read more
Your Baby Chickens Are Nearly Ready to Lay Their First Egg! Resist the Urge to Kiss Them for It!
August 14, 2024
If you got baby chickens this Easter or caved during the feed store “chick days,” your backyard flock is probably close to laying their first egg. Resist the urge to kiss them for it! The Centers for Disease Control and… read more
Six Active Outbreaks Under FDA Investigation
August 9, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating six active outbreaks at this time. Some have been on the books for awhile and have a food source identified. However, some of these active outbreaks have not yet been linked… read more
August 6, 2024
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. It is often found in raw or undercooked foods like poultry, eggs, and sometimes fruits and vegetables. People who consume food or water contaminated with Salmonella can get sick…. read more
July 29, 2024
Being a parent is hard work, we all know this to be true. It is especially hard when dealing with children & food poisoning. Adults can handle many medical issues a lot easier than children, especially those who are… read more
Food Poisoning at Breakfast Buffets
July 26, 2024
Who doesn’t love a free breakfast when they are on vacation? I know that is one reason why we pick some of the places that we go. Food poisoning & breakfast buffets are a combination that no one wants though…. read more
July 20, 2024
We all love the taste and the texture of cookie dough, but most know it isn’t safe to eat cookie dough. The raw ingredients such as egg and flour make it a risky treat that isn’t worth the chance of… read more
July 18, 2024
The dangers of raw flour have become more known over the years. What was once considered common practice of licking the beaters or the mixing bowl is now frowned upon, but for very serious reasons. Flour is a staple ingredient… read more