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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Cavi Brand Papaya Salmonella Outbreak: Cavi Papaya Direct Link to Salmonella Uganda Outbreak
Cavi Brand Papaya Salmonella Outbreak: Cavi Papaya Direct Link to Salmonella Uganda Outbreak
After issuing a warning on all papaya imported from Mexico, due to...
Four Things to Remember When Cooking Out this Summer
Four Things to Remember When Cooking Out this Summer
Warm weather, friends, and family are a perfect scenario for a good time but unfortunately, also...
US Foods Recalls Raw Beef and Pork Products due to Possible Product Contamination
Koch Foods, a Fairfield, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 743 pounds of fully cooked boneless chicken bites due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
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