Nothing says summer fun like a visit to a county or state fair. But among the rides, exhibits and animal barns are bacteria waiting to spoil the day. Proper handwashing will make sure the fun doesn’t stop! Cute Animals Shed More than Hair! The first thing anyone wants to do when they see a […]
Update on E. coli O157:H7 Spring 2018 Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
It seems like every day we open the newspaper to read about another foodborne outbreak, but is our food supply less safe? According to Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), that just isn’t the case. In fact, the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believe food in the […]
Keep Summer Potlucks Safe
It’s that time of year again when we get together frequently with others for potlucks and barbecues to celebrate everything from birthdays and weddings to graduations and holidays. Potlucks are a great way to gather and socialize with friends, family and co-workers, but without proper food handling, they can also, unfortunately, result in people getting […]