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New Study Finds Washing Produce May Not Be Enough to Remove Pesticide Residue
Our Blog | October 3, 2024
Washing produce may not be enough to remove pesticide residue. A new study out of China’s Anhui Agricultural, Wuyi, and Wuhan Universities published in Nano Letters finds pesticide residue moves beyond the surface of fruits and vegetables. Making even the… read more
What’s Making Us Sick? Most Common Foods Prone to Contamination Uncovered!
Our Blog | October 2, 2024
What’s making us sick? Most common foods prone to contamination uncovered! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 48 million people become sick with a foodborne illness each year. That is one in six of us! This… read more
Houston’s Turkey Leg Hut Ordered to Close Following Failed Health Inspection
Our Blog | September 26, 2024
The famous (or rather infamous) Turkey Leg Hut was ordered to close last week following a failed health inspection. Numerous violations “including conditions that pose an imminent threat to public health” were cited. Famous for their stuffed turkey legs, legal… read more
Food Poisoning Outbreak at Madre Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcaleria Sickens at Least 4, Likely More!
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 23, 2024
A food poisoning outbreak at Madre Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcaleria has sickened at least four people in Santa Clarita, with many others reporting symptoms. L.A. County Department of Public Health ordered the restaurant to close temporarily. With so many people… read more
Hereford House Employee Charged with Alleged Acts of Intentional Food Contamination
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 10, 2024
A Hereford House employee has been charged with 33 felony counts related to alleged acts of intentional food contamination at the restaurant’s Leawood location near Kansas City, Missouri. After employment of around three weeks, lawsuits are rolling in against the… read more
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
Illegal street vendors in Maricopa County are responsible for at least 17 illnesses of food poisoning, says Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. In response to uncooperative street vendors, the County determined that “public outreach is necessary to reduce the risk… read more
FDA Warning Letter Issued to P&L Sprout Farm Highlights Bean Sprout Risks
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 4, 2024
Bean sprout risks are often overlooked. Stir fried, in salads, or on sandwiches. This crunchy addition to a meal may pose more risk than you realize. A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Warning Letter issued to P&L Sprout… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 3, 2024
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak involving the rare Salmonella Africana strain. Today, a recall was announced for certain whole cucumbers due to “possible health risk” – Salmonella. Could these two announcements be… read more
Activated Charcoal for Food Poisoning Likely Ineffective
Our Blog | May 11, 2024
Activated charcoal has been a savior for many years when it comes to poisonings. But how does it hold up for food poisoning? Experts say that activated charcoal for food poisoning is likely ineffective. Chemical poisoning is very different from… read more
Food Recalls Reached Highest Levels in 2023 Since Pandemic. How is 2024 Shaping Up?
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 2, 2024
A report from the nonprofit group, U.S. Public Research Interest Group Education Fund, released this month indicated that food recalls in 2023 reached the highest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic. That year’s data may have seen a boost after a… read more