Safety in the Refrigerator
Safety in the Refrigerator: Understanding Refrigeration tips
Keeping your refrigerator clean will minimize the opportunity of harmful microorganisms making you sick.
By refrigerating foods, the goal is...
Food Poisoning and Easter Egg Safety: Reducing the Onset of Food Poisoning This Holiday...
Food Poisoning and Easter Egg Safety: Warmer weather brings Easter and the need for egg safety
Hard-boiled eggs will fill many kitchens this spring as...
Understanding Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy – or “Mad Cow Disease”: Mad Cow Disease Litigation?
What is Mad Cow Disease? By Laila Carter
Outbreaks of “mad cow disease” are rare in the United States. According to the USDA, “the first confirmation...
Water Allows Bacteria to Grow – Always Use a Dry Knife in Your Peanut...
The hidden dangers of using a wet knife – water allows bacteria to grow!
Next time you’re artfully preparing your next gooey American delicacy known...
Irradiation Extends the Life of Foods by Using High-Energy Particles
How does food irradiation work?
Food irradiation is a method of extending the shelf life on foods. By using high-energy particles, the irradiation machinery emits...
El Rey Del Taco Lawsuit Filed: El Rey Del Taco Still Closed
An El Rey Del Taco lawsuit was filed by the Food Poisoning law firm of Ron Simon & Associates this week as more and...
Salmonella Found in Gold Medal Unbleached Flour
Bakers are warned to beware as flour is once again found to contain Salmonella bacteria. The danger, of course, is due to both cross...
Restaurant Inspections: Are They Enough to Provide Safe Food at Restaurants?
What happens after a Restaurant Fails a Food Safety Inspection? Many Remain Open Even after a Litany of Food Safety Violations
By Tony Coveny, Ph.D.,...
Food Borne Pathogens and Our Pets: Dogs Cats and Other Household Pets
Is Pet food dangerous for pets as well as humans?
By Tony Coveny, Ph.D.
I get asked on a regular basis if dogs and cats, among...
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...
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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...
