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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Brewers Pitcher, Trevor Megill’s Concussion Related to Food Poisoning
April 7, 2024
Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill’s concussion was reportedly related to food poisoning. This head injury landed him on the injured list. Trevor Megill’s Concussion Didn’t Happen on the Field Concussions, while a very serious injury, are a risky part of a… read more
How to Cope with Food Allergies While Traveling
April 5, 2024
If you’ve been diagnosed with a food allergy, coping with food allergies while traveling is probably at the top of your preparation plans. For those who’ve had food allergies for a long time, these activities can become second nature. However,… read more
Considering Easter Chicks? Giving Baby Chickens as Gifts May Not Be a Good Idea!
March 30, 2024
Giving baby chickens as gifts may not be a good idea! It’s that time of year again where words like “chick season” gets thrown around. Your local feed stores may be advertising these adorable fluff balls and even dyeing them… read more
Easter Egg Safety Tips to Help Keep Your Family Safe During Spring Holidays
March 30, 2024
Keep your family safe with these egg safety tips in mind. Spring is a time for celebration. Everything is in bloom, baby animals are born, and there are many special occasions to celebrate. Easter, Passover, graduations, and more! Many of… read more
USDA Develops New Egg Pasteurization Technology that Kills 99.999% of Salmonella Bacteria
March 19, 2024
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service have developed a new egg pasteurization technology that can quickly kill 99.999% of Salmonella bacteria in intact shell eggs. Most Eggs Are Not Pasteurized Most eggs are not pasteurized…. read more
Dole Brand Salad is Recalled, Potential Cross-Contamination
February 27, 2024
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. issued an announcement that certain kit varieties of their Dole brand salad is recalled. This recall is in response to potential cross-contamination with a different recalled product – Rizo Lopez Foods cheese. Large production facilities process… read more
New Food Safety Modernization Act Update Will Increase Traceability During an Outbreak
February 27, 2024
One of the toughest aspects of an investigator’s job during a foodborne outbreak is determining the source. An update to an existing government regulation would potentially increase traceability during an outbreak, assisting in US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigations…. read more
Foodborne Illness Affects 1 in 6 Americans Each Year! Here’s What You Need to Know.
February 27, 2024
While the food supply in the United States is one of the “safest in the word,” foodborne illness is still a significant concern in this first world country. People rely more and more on commercially prepared, restaurant acquired, or packaged… read more
FDA Warns Iowa Egg Company, A Houston-Based Firm
February 22, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Iowa Egg Company. The letter was addressed to the Houston office for the Osage, Iowa-based egg manufacturing facility due to ongoing violations. In an official letter, the FDA… read more
Popular Cereal Brands Contain Chlormequat, A Pesticide Linked to Infertility
February 20, 2024
A new study published by the Environmental Working Group in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology reveals that several popular cereal brands contain chlormequat – a growth regulating chemical, linked to infertility in animals. The United States Environmental… read more