Penn Dutch Food Center Locations in South Florida Identified as “Unsafe” by Inspectors
Unsafe conditions, listeria discovered at Florida meat market
Over 3,000 pounds of meat were ordered not to be sold and to be destroyed at two...
Aflatoxins are Toxic Fungal Metabolites Found in Some Fungis
Aflatoxins are Toxic: Fungal metabolites found in some fungis
Aflatoxins are a toxic metabolite of certain fungi like Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasitosis. Different types...
Butter Recalled After Officials find Listeria: , Inspired Organics, LLC Issues Recall of Organic...
Organic butter recall expanded to include almond butter
Expanding a recall issued for Organic Sunflower Butter on December 11, 2018, Inspired Organics, LLC, has issued...
Wasabi’s Natural Antimicrobial Properties Could Mean Safer Food
Wasabi's natural antimicrobial properties
Control of pathogens is essential to food safety. In efforts to battle potential outbreaks of harmful bacteria in food, researchers are...
JBS Tolleson Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 246 in 25 States
Salmonella Outbreak in Beef
JBS Tolleson, Inc. recalled 5.1 million pounds of raw beef products linked to a recent Salmonella outbreak. An epidemiological investigation confirmed...
Are Triple Washed Salads Really “Ready to Eat”?
Beautifully lining the refrigerated shelves of the produce section, bags of triple washed salad offer convenience. Commercially washed produce does not need to be...
Could the government shutdown affect food safety? When the FDA is responsible for 75%*...
Let’s put it in perspective. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), which covers the FDA, USDA, and CDC are our shields against...
What to do During a Salmonella Outbreak
What to do During a Salmonella Outbreak
Foodborne disease outbreaks are unsettling. Knowing the safety measures for preventing foodborne illnesses can guide you towards peace...
Are Organic Foods Safe? Recent Recalls, such as the Inspired Organics Peanut Butter Recall,...
Are Organic Foods Safe or More Dangerous than Processed Foods?
By Tony Coveny, Ph.D., J.D., M.A.
Organic food is much hailed as a safer alternative to...
Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli – aka “STEC” or “E. coli”
STEC - "Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli"
What’s STEC? Floating around various government agency websites and science databases is the abbreviation STEC. Used to describe a...
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Thrive Market recalls nut butter sold online
Responding to a supplier’s recall of all its nut butters manufactured since January 2018, Thrive Market, Inc., is recalling all unexpired lots of its...
Heightened Alert: Food Poisoning in Cancer Patients
Food Safety for Cancer Patients
Because of weakened immune systems, foodborne illnesses are a greater threat to cancer patients. Normal bouts of food poisoning can...
Summer Travels Bring Risk of Food Poisoning: Safety Tips
Traveling and food safety
Traveling provides the opportunity to eat new and exciting foods. To ensure your dining experience is completely enjoyable, it’s important to...
