With the holiday season hustling and bustling, company and food goes hand in hand. Friends and families gather for dinner and coworkers share treats in offices and factories. Each holiday season, the CDC renews reminders
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Dairy recalls eggnog for Salmonella; sell-by dates increase risks
Arruda’s Dairy Farms of Tiverton, RI, is recalling eggnog that has sell-by dates well into 2018 because a sample was found to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recall was announced Monday after routine testing, according
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Tips to help expectant moms safely ring in the New Year
Editor’s note: This column by Luis Delgadillo of the food safety education staff at the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service was first published by USDA on Dec. 22. Most expectant mothers know about the dangers
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Keep Holiday Treats Safe With Basic Food Safety Tips
The holiday season is in full swing. Ugly sweater party invitations have been sent out, and New Year’s plans are underway. Recipes calling for raw eggs are plentiful during the holidays. Think of all the
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Barf Humbug! Holiday Cookies, Latkes and Everyday Safe Egg Handling
Ah, the holidays … whatever holiday it is that you celebrate (or just the holiday called “Quiet Time in the Office”), I think it is safe to assume that your holiday is overflowing with deliciousness.
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E. Coli Contaminated Egg Nog Recalled
Cal Poly Creamery of San Luis Obispo, CA is recalling its quart-sized bottles of Farmstead Made Eggnog after a sample was found to be contaminated with E. coli.
The contamination was noted Wednesday after routine
Grandma’s Eggnog May Need Safety Update
Some of the most popular holiday foods, such as eggnog and French toast, feature undercooked eggs as a key ingredient. But does the risk of Salmonella in raw eggs make “nog” a no-go?
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Holiday Drinks Could Pose Safety Risks
Eggnog, Tom & Jerry’s, and other beverages served at parties this time of year can pose a significant food safety risk.
Eggs, a main ingredient in several recipes, can carry harmful bacteria such as