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Added Nitrates and Nitrites: Why are Nitrites added to food? Yes, they are everywhere. Part of the earth’s natural nitrogen…
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is a condition which can lead to life-long kidney failure. Shiga toxin…
STEC – “Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli” What’s STEC? Floating around various government agency websites and science databases is the abbreviation…
Beautifully lining the refrigerated shelves of the produce section, bags of triple washed salad offer convenience. Commercially washed produce does…
Cutting Boards and Proper Sanitation: The long debate continues as to which is safer, plastic or wooden cutting boards. The…
Call these poisonous fish what you may. Either called lionfish, pterois, or zebrafish, these intriguingly beautiful invasive fish from the…
Why does honey have such a long self-life? Honey for bees is like the fat deposits of the human body.…
Let’s put it in perspective. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), which covers the FDA, USDA, and CDC…
One of the most vital steps in preventing food borne illness is to have victims report their illnesses to the…
Food safety requires proper cleaning practices Whether eating out or cooking a meal at home, the cleanliness of the food…