Why we need to give more of an EFF about food poisoning
You have twice the risk of getting sick if you eat out vs. eating at home. And man did I find that out the hard way. It was 6:30 am, and I had been throwing up every 5-10 minutes for two [...]
They Dole it out, and we have to swallow it?
I’m HEAPING mad. I mean….I’m FUMING over the news that is breaking across the internet right now about the Dole Federal investigation. I think you will be just as outraged [...]
Is Vinegar or Tap Water an Effective Produce Wash? A Ph.D.’s Perspective
Dr. Shawki Ibrahim, Ph.D. On a seemingly regular basis, the news shares the traumatic effects of food borne illness on human lives and the companies impacted, as recently took place with [...]
The FUN-damentals of Food Safety: Protect Your Family
We all gotta’ eat. But how we eat can take a huge toll on our health. Did you know that there are over 48 million cases of food borne illness in the United States every year? Of that, [...]
5 life saving tips to make sure your food is safe. My interview with Chalene Johnson
Last week it was apples. This week it’s frozen smoothie blends. There are more listeria outbreaks being reported and it’s that much more important for us to really think before we [...]