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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Insecurity | October 16, 2018
World Food Day, commemorated on the 16th of October each year, is the day that the world comes together to declare a firm commitment to eradicating worldwide hunger. This day of action celebrates the creation of the Food and Agriculture… read more
Staphyloccocous | October 13, 2018
Staphylococcus or Staph bacteria live in the nose of one-third of individuals and on the skin of 1 in 5 individuals. It is generally harmless and people who carry it might not show any symptoms. Most times these bacteria causes… read more
Listeria Caramel Apples: What We Have Learned
Food Safety,Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 12, 2018
Halloween is getting closer, which means that it’s time for unfounded rumors on Facebook. That’s right: fall is barely here, it’s still basically summer, and yet someone on your newsfeed is already gearing up to share a story about Halloween… read more
Food Safety | October 11, 2018
Regular play in the NFL started up the first Thursday of September. That means many things to many people: crisp air, ochre leaves, prodigious excuses to eat more chips and dip, Sundays and Monday nights parked in front of the… read more
Food Safety | October 10, 2018
It’s pumpkin season! Pumpkins are a decorative staple for fall, and they’re good for you as well: rich in vitamin A, potassium, zinc and fiber, the pumpkin packs a nutritional punch and is delicious to boot. You can roast it,… read more
Eating Pumpkin – Make a Meal From Your Jack-O-Lantern
Food Safety | October 6, 2018
This time of year everywhere we turn there are pumpkins. Most people see them and immediately think of what they could carve from these round figures, but others wonder what they could create to eat. Some cringe at the idea… read more
Food Safety | October 6, 2018
Meal Kit delivery services are convenient. For the busy mom, the bachelor, or the college co-ed who wants to learn to cook, they are an amazing new tool. They promise to deliver at your door high quality homemade meals with… read more
Food Safety | October 4, 2018
We’re all well accustomed to the famous “Taco Tuesday” where Americans everywhere celebrate this delicious, spicy meal weekly, but did you know that tacos also have a holiday? And that holiday is today? Happy Taco Day! This culinary fiesta is… read more
Of Pesticides, Produce and PLU Codes
Food Policy,Food Safety | October 3, 2018
How many of us have taken our chances with something? Does it extend to your purchases of food? I would have to say most likely not. We check expiration dates, sell by dates; we visually examine food for signs of… read more
Food Safety | September 27, 2018
Travel is an incredibly enjoyable experience filled with new adventures, new growth opportunities, and new foods. No matter what country you travel to, there will be something different to experience that is wildly different from your hometown, and while this… read more