Author: Grayson Coveny

Your Kitchen Sponge: The Most Dangerous Item in the House You might think your kitchen sponge is a helpful ally—but in reality, it’s one of the germiest objects in your home. Despite daily use, many people overlook how sponges quickly turn into bacterial breeding grounds. And because they’re often used to clean both dishes and surfaces, sponges can become super-spreaders of foodborne pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. Here’s why that seemingly harmless scrubber can be a hidden hazard—and how to handle it safely. Why Sponges Are So Dirty Sponges are ideal for cleaning—but their structure and environment make…

The recall landscape is shifting—fast Over the past year, FDA has reorganized its entire foods program and sharpened its tools for outbreak detection, traceability, and public communication. At the same time, implementation timelines for digital traceability are moving, data standards are maturing, and retailers are racing toward 2D barcodes that can push lot-specific alerts straight to consumers. For anyone who manufactures, packs, distributes, or sells food, these shifts have real implications for recall readiness, legal exposure, and brand protection. FSMA 204: More time on the clock, not less urgency The biggest headline: on August 6, 2025, FDA proposed extending the…