food poisoning

Do Outbreaks Affect Stock Prices of Publicly Traded Companies? New Study Examines This Phenomenon with Chipotle as Example.

Do Foodborne outbreaks affect stock prices for publicly traded companies? A recent study published by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores…

9 months ago

Want Your Cinnamon Unleaded? Avoid These Brands! FDA Issues Alert on Lead in Cinnamon Following Investigation.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert for certain brands, as they contain unsafe levels of…

9 months ago

New Salmonella Detection Tool Could Change Food Manufacturer’s Safety Protocol. For the Better!

Salmonella is a commonly observed foodborne bacteria linked to 1.35 million illnesses each year, according to the Centers For Disease…

10 months ago

Kitchen Safety Tips to Give You a Green Light in the Kitchen!

Much of cooking is common sense. The oven is hot. Ice is cold. You can get sick from eating raw…

10 months ago

New Food Safety Modernization Act Update Will Increase Traceability During an Outbreak

One of the toughest aspects of an investigator’s job during a foodborne outbreak is determining the source. An update to…

10 months ago

Foodborne Illness Affects 1 in 6 Americans Each Year! Here’s What You Need to Know.

While the food supply in the United States is one of the “safest in the word,” foodborne illness is still…

10 months ago

MMWR & The Burden of Food Poisoning

United States has been taking continuous food safety measures, but the burden of food poisoning still has taken a toll…

6 years ago

It’s National Pasta Day!

Pasta holds a special place in the hearts and minds of diners around the world. The versatility, tastiness and ease…

6 years ago

Happy World Noodle Day!

Happy World Noodle Day! All hail the power of noodles. 6th of October is world noodle day, the day that…

6 years ago

Learning The Mistakes I Made

Writing about outbreaks and food safety, I often reflect back on my bad experiences.  One in particular happened a few…

6 years ago