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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
CDC Says: Stay Away from Romaine Amid E coli Romaine Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 22, 2018
The CDC is advising consumers against eating any romaine lettuce for the time being over fears of an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7. Yes, another e coli romaine outbreak. The announcement of the outbreak went up on their website on… read more
New Romaine E coli Outbreak: Irrigation This Time?
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 21, 2018
Water. Essential for life. Not just ours, but the foods that give us life. Without it, plants would whither. Food animals would perish. We would dehydrate. Everything would die. But could water be the very thing to blame for the new romaine e… read more
Ecoli Romaine Lettuce Outbreak: Just When I Thought I Could Eat Salad Again
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 20, 2018
If you are like me, we hoped romaine would be safe to eat again this season. In fact, I stood back from eating my beloved Caesar salad for the last few weeks praying that my anxiety over another romaine outbreak… read more
Chicken: Food Poisoning’s Most Common Source
Food Safety | November 15, 2018
According to the National Chicken Council (yes, there is a National Chicken Council, they are the national trade association for chicken producers and processors), “Chicken is the leanest, most versatile and most affordable protein out there.” In fact, the CDC… read more
Enjoying Raw Cookie Dough Safely!
Food Safety,Salmonella | November 14, 2018
The holidays are almost upon us, bringing with them cookies. Lots of cookies. Traditions run deep through the holidays, sugar cookies, gingerbread, and Hamentashen join chocolate chip cookies, M&M cookies, chocolate chews and Snickerdoodles in a decadent parade of cookie… read more
Food Safety,Vibrio | November 13, 2018
Shellfish is much loved across America. A delicious delicacy that has been perfected throughout the generations is enjoyed throughout the year by fanatical families. This simple but tasty dish can be expertly spiced by chefs and consumers. A shellfish industry… read more
Duncan Hines Salmonella Recall
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | November 7, 2018
On Monday, the FDA announced it is working with the CDC to investigate the discovery of salmonella in Duncan Hines’ Classic White Cake Mix. Conagra Brands, the parent company for Duncan Hines, issued a voluntary recall for “Classic White,” “Classic… read more