foodborne illness

Don’t Let Sneaky Salmonella Bacteria Catch You by Surprise! 5 Tips to Help Prevent Salmonella Infection at Home!

Our Blog | July 14, 2024

Salmonella bacteria can be sneaky! Don’t let it catch you by surprise. These 5 simple tips can be the difference between sweet dreams or a surprise stomachache. Or worse! But first. What are Salmonella bacteria anyway? Salmonella Bacteria Salmonella bacteria… read more

The Human Factor: Foodborne Illness Causes Uncovered

Our Blog | July 8, 2024

The cost of foodborne illness in the United States each year is staggering. What is the driving cause? Humans. While some foodborne illnesses are connected to product contamination or supply chain issues, many outbreaks come down to sick humans spreading… read more

Fourth of July Food Safety Tips to Keep the Fireworks in the Air and Not in the Bathroom!

Food Safety,Our Blog | July 3, 2024

Fourth of July marks our nation’s independence from England. However, what emerged from a disagreement about tea and taxes (among other things) is fireworks, family gatherings, and of course backyard grilling. Fireworks can be a beautiful experience. However, you want… read more

Does the Five-Second Rule Stand Up to Science? Apparently, it Does!

Our Blog | April 13, 2024

Is the five-second rule real? Germ scientists say it is. On your mark. Get set! Go!!! Your favorite candy falls out of your hand, makes a perfect drop shot onto the counter that would make even Serena Williams proud, and… read more

Studies Show that Climate Change Affects Foodborne Illness Rates. Physicians Warned.

Food Safety,Our Blog | April 10, 2024

A new article in the Journal of American Medical Association publication, JAMA, warns physicians on how climate change affects foodborne illness rates. Infectious-disease physicians from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of California Davis (UCD) pointed out that the… read more

Data Suggests Chagas Disease Cases Are on the Rise. Researchers Call for Inclusion in 2025 Global Burden of Foodborne Illness WHO Report.

Food Policy,Our Blog | March 23, 2024

Are Chagas disease cases on the rise? Researchers seem to think so. So much, in fact, that they are urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to include it in their annual report. Each year, the WHO gathers statistics on many… read more

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

Food Safety,Our Blog | March 18, 2024

Do Foodborne outbreaks affect stock prices for publicly traded companies? A recent study published by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores this concept. With so many outbreaks, eight between the study period of 2015 – 2018, Chipotle made a great subject… read more

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

Food Safety,Our Blog | March 5, 2024

Salmonella is a commonly observed foodborne bacteria linked to 1.35 million illnesses each year, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This results in 26,200 hospitalizations and accounts for 420 deaths. In recent years, the US Food… read more

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

Food Safety,Our Blog | February 27, 2024

While the food supply in the United States is one of the “safest in the word,” foodborne illness is still a significant concern in this first world country. People rely more and more on commercially prepared, restaurant acquired, or packaged… read more