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…

8 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…

8 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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