Pistachios. Pine nuts. Pulp of fruits. Pot pie. What do these foods have in common—besides the letter “P”? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the answer is: Salmonella. Each food has been involved in a Salmonella-related outbreak and/or recall.… Keep reading
News broke last week that Minnesota health officials are investigating cases of salmonella poisoning linked to organic eggs. At least six people, both children and adults, became ill between Aug. 12 and Sept. 24, after consuming the organic eggs purchased at grocery stores.… Keep reading
Foodborne illness outbreaks and food recalls are so common today, it can be hard to sort out the facts. What exactly is the risk of foodborne illness for me—or people I care about? New research published in the Journal of Foodborne Pathogens and… Keep reading
Salmonella is a type of bacteria known to have caused illnesses for over a century. There are many types or strains, the most common in the U.S. being a strain called Salmonella enteritidis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 1.4… Keep reading
Summer fun is linked with certain foods: appetizers such as fresh veggies and sour cream dip; potato and pasta salads; grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, marinated chicken breast or pork tenderloin. What do these foods have in common? They can all make you sick… Keep reading
Christmas is fast approaching and the days to shop for gifts are dwindling. Do you have a foodie or a person interested in food safety on your list? If you do, check out these gift ideas that are sure to make any person… Keep reading
With Halloween less than a week away everyone’s plans and preparations are under way. This time of year is about scary costumes, spooky parties, tricks and yummy treats. However, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that “these events are also… Keep reading
As the end of September, National Food Safety Awareness Month, approaches Safest Choice eggs wanted to recap an event we held to promote food safety and our pasteurized eggs. The event was planned before the nationwide 2010 egg recall, but it did make the… Keep reading
The Safest Choice™ patented, all natural, award-winning egg pasteurization process eliminates Salmonella in eggs before the eggs even enter your kitchen.
