You have probably heard that scientists around the world are searching for sustainable, climate safe ways to keep up with the steadily increasing demand for protein sources to feed the World’s population. According to the...more
Reports of a recall of apple cinnamon fruit pouches for children have been prominent in the headlines for the last few weeks. This blog has previously covered the topics of lead in spices and the FDA’s January 2023 issuance...more
On March 4, 2021, we wrote about lawsuits concerning alleged high levels of heavy metals in baby foods (“Are Your Baby’s Strained Carrots Safe? Considerations for Manufacturers”). A precipitating factor was a staff report...more
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We have all heard stories of lead exposure from paint. Recently, high lead levels in dark chocolate have made headlines. But have you ever considered that lead could be lurking in your spice rack?...more
Do you know where your last meal came from? Can you trace your vegetables to the field where they were grown? Do you know where the goat whose milk was used to make your feta lives? Why would you even want to know the...more
While most people have probably never heard of a Food Safety Plan, these plans are critically important to manufacturers and consumers alike. A Food Safety Plan tracks the creation and packaging of the food from the...more
Food poisoning is an experience that no one is likely to ever forget. Some of the common bacteria that cause foodborne illness include Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes), Salmonella (S. enterica), and Escherichia coli...more