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New Study on Children in Childcare with E. coli Exclusion Guidance
Our Blog | May 15, 2024
How long should children in childcare with E. coli stay home? This was the subject of a recent study in England. These researchers were determining if current exclusion guidance was sufficient, or if it should be modified to a longer… read more
FDA Initiates Salmonella Outbreak Investigation for Potential Foodborne Source
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 1, 2024
When two or more people become sick with the same strain of a commonly associated foodborne pathogen, it usually prompts a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation. Recently, the FDA announced a Salmonella outbreak investigation that currently does not… read more
Possible Salmonella Contamination, Multiple Recalls Prompts Quaker Oats to Close Factory
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 20, 2024
Last year’s possible salmonella contamination and multiple recalls prompts grain giant Quaker Oats to close factory in Danville, Illinois. Over 100 products recalled. Quaker Oats to Close Factory in June PepsiCo, parent company to Quaker Oats, has make the tough… read more
Could Your “Doggie Bag” Be Doubly Dangerous? Certain Leftovers Have Higher Risk for Food Poisoning.
Bacillus,Food Safety,Our Blog | April 15, 2024
Could your doggie bag lead to food poisoning? Certain leftovers have a higher risk of spreading foodborne bacteria that can make you sick. Eating out is expensive. Probably now, more than ever. We still continue to eat out, albeit at… 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
Are Plant-Based Meats Safer? Scientists Find Mixed Data.
Our Blog | April 9, 2024
Plant-based meats are seeing a rise in popularity lately. But are they any safer? Scientists found mixed data. A German study researched plant-based meat consumption in Europe and examined the microbiological status of vegan ground meat products available for sale… read more
Changes to the Chick-fil-A Antibiotic Use Policy in Spring of 2024 Is Not as Bad as It Sounds
Food Policy,Our Blog | April 9, 2024
Changes to the Chick-fil-A antibiotic use policy may sound scary, but it isn’t as bad as it may sound. Chick-fil-A, a company synonymous with tasty chicken products, recently announced a changed in their antibiotic use policy. This change is slated… read more
E. coli,Our Blog | April 8, 2024
A recent study out of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign investigated certain plants and conditions that make kale and other leafy greens less susceptible to E. coli than other lettuces. Surprising differences between lettuces and their leafy greens cousins like… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | April 8, 2024
Recent reports of bird flu detected in dairy cows in four states so far may explain some herd production losses. But what does this mean for the milk supply? Is it safe? Here’s what we know so far. Bird Flu… read more
Shawnee Milling Company Issues Recall on Flour Due to Potential Cross-Contamination with Egg, Milk.
Food Allergens,Food Allergy,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 7, 2024
The Shawnee Milling Company of Shawnee, Oklahoma initiated a recall on flour products on March 28, 2024. This recall, so far limited to their 5 lb bags of Food Club brand All Purpose Flour is due to potential contamination with… read more