If you are like many people traveling is stressful. We are out of our comfort zone. There is uncertainty and often we are on a tight time schedule. Is my bag too heavy? Will I have a smooth check in? Is my plane delayed or cancelled? Is weather a factor? Does air travel add another […]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Keeping Your Fresh Produce Food Safety
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that over 9 million people every year have a foodborne illness caused by a known pathogen. Approximately 46% of those illnesses, or 4.14 million, are attributed to fruits and vegetables. This information can be frustrating in light of the known benefits of eating a wide variety […]
CDC Data Shows Foodborne Illness is Still a Problem in the US
Despite new efforts to curb the rates of food poisoning in the United States, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that overall rates are remaining stubbornly steady. As can be seen in the chart below, the rates of salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and Yersinia infections reported in a sample […]