Consumer Education

Growth of cage-free eggs may be paused while producers deal with shortages and high prices

The B2B WATT Poultry is out with its 2023 special issue of the egg industry. It is a source of hard-to-find market data about the egg industry, just

By Dan Flynn

/ 13 Jan 2023

Growth of cage-free eggs may be paused while producers deal with shortages and high prices

Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships not uncommon

It’s cruise season and that means it’s norovirus season for vacationers who opt for trips on the high seas. The most recently reported outbreak of the highly contagious

By News Desk

/ 13 Jan 2023

Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships not uncommon

Students putting themselves at risk of food poisoning finds survey

Many students are not following recommended food safety and hygiene behaviors and are increasing their risk of food poisoning, according to a survey. More than half are washing raw chicken

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2023

Students putting themselves at risk of food poisoning finds survey

Heartland study finds spices second only to paint for the lead poisoning of children

Over the past weekend, a heartland newspaper shared with its readers the stunning conclusion of its local health department. What was disclosed was that contaminated spices were determined to be

By Dan Flynn

/ 10 Jan 2023

Heartland study finds spices second only to paint for the lead poisoning of children

Study finds spice containers pose contamination risk during food preparation

A new study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has shown that consumers may need to rethink how they handle their

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2023

Study finds spice containers pose contamination risk during food preparation

Making homemade eggnog without the Salmonella

Whether or not you’re a fan of eggnog, someone is probably bringing it to your New Year’s gathering. If not made properly, the homemade eggnog recipe could include

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2022

Making homemade eggnog without the Salmonella

Toxic plant caused illness and death in China

Ten people were sick and one died in China this past year after eating a toxic plant. The food poisoning was caused by the wild plant Anisodus tanguticus, which contains

By News Desk

/ 28 Dec 2022

Toxic plant caused illness and death in China

USDA reports 99 percent of foods tested are below pesticide residue limits

For its 31st annual report on pesticide residues in food, the Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA has good news. “In 2021, over 99 percent of the samples tested had

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Dec 2022

USDA reports 99 percent of foods tested are below pesticide residue limits

Don’t forget about those leftovers!

Whether putting together new toys, building snowmen or watching your favorite holiday movie, there are dozens of things that can distract from the kitchen after the big meal has been

By News Desk

/ 25 Dec 2022

The concerning popularity of raw beef — ‘Tiger meat’ — sandwiches

Are some holiday traditions worth passing on? The Wisconsin Department of Health Services sure doesn’t think so. And that tradition? Raw meat sandwiches, sometimes called Tiger Meat, Cannibal Sandwiches

By News Desk

/ 23 Dec 2022

The concerning popularity of raw beef — ‘Tiger meat’ — sandwiches

Cost tops Christmas concerns but safety is still listed as an important aspect

The cost of food is the main concern for people this Christmas but safety is still important, according to a survey. Research from safefood revealed that almost 4 in 10

By News Desk

/ 23 Dec 2022

Cost tops Christmas concerns but safety is still listed as an important aspect

Keep food poisoning off of holiday menus

Multiple cooks, meals, desserts and people running in and out of the kitchen can make the holidays chaotic. But nothing can add to all that chaos, like food poisoning. Luckily,

By News Desk

/ 22 Dec 2022

Keep food poisoning off of holiday menus

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Consumer Education

Growth of cage-free eggs may be paused while producers deal with shortages and high prices

Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships not uncommon

Students putting themselves at risk of food poisoning finds survey

Heartland study finds spices second only to paint for the lead poisoning of children

Study finds spice containers pose contamination risk during food preparation

Making homemade eggnog without the Salmonella

Toxic plant caused illness and death in China

USDA reports 99 percent of foods tested are below pesticide residue limits

Don’t forget about those leftovers!

The concerning popularity of raw beef — ‘Tiger meat’ — sandwiches

Cost tops Christmas concerns but safety is still listed as an important aspect

Keep food poisoning off of holiday menus

Your Support Protects Public Health