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Why are Garlic and Oil Mixtures Unsafe?


Posted: 10/10/2017
  Today in our Providence class, we were asked about garlic and oil mixtures. Students posed the question: "What makes garlic and oil mixtures unsafe?" According to the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Services, garlic and oil mixtures can provide the right growing conditions for Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria can cause botulism. ....
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The Reason Why Bean Sprouts and Seed Sprouts are Unsafe


Posted: 10/05/2017
  The question we often get asked the most in our classes is: "Why are bean sprouts and seed sprouts unsafe?" According to Foodsafety.gov, it's because of how bean sprouts and seed sprouts are grown. These foods need warm, wet, humid conditions in order to sprout. Warm, wet, humid conditions also lead to the sprouting of....
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Costco Emergency Food Kit


Posted: 10/04/2017
Costco created an emergency food kit that can last up to 25 years. To read more about this product, please click here. ....
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Demand for Food Labels


Posted: 10/03/2017
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, 84% of Americans want labels on food available at grocery stores. To read the article from Reuters, please click here. ....
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Sandwich Recall


Posted: 10/02/2017
Sandwiches under recall due to presence of Listeria at the facility where they were produced. The states affected are: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York. To read the article from Food Safety News, please click here. ....
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Healthy Food Trends


Posted: 09/29/2017
Buddha bowls, vegan food, avocado, sushi burritos, and coconut anything are the latest food trends. These foods are packed with nutrients so it's no surprise they are trending right now. Check out the original article from Forbes here. ....
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Misleading Food Labels


Posted: 09/27/2017
"Healthy" foods are not always so healthy. Check out this article from Consumer Reports about misleading food labels here. ....
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09-26-17 HRFoodSafe Newsletter


Posted: 09/26/2017
Check out this week's newsletter here! ....
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Food Challenge Allergy Test


Posted: 09/25/2017
Children can outgrow allergies. An allergy test, called the Food Challenge, introduces the allergen to a child and if there is no reaction, the child is given more of the food. If there is no reaction after consuming a large portion of the food, then the child is no longer considered allergic to the food. Check out NPR here to....
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New England Fall Festivals


Posted: 09/22/2017
The New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival is one fall festival happening this year. Click here to check out the entire list of fall festivities.  ....
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