Boar’s Head permanently discontinues liver sausage after listeria outbreak
What are Listeria? What you need to know Learn about Listeria, its symptoms and important preventive measures to protect against foodborne illness. This story has been updated to correct a spelling/typing error. Boar’s Head liver sausage will never be available…
According to the CDC, the egg recall is linked to a salmonella outbreak. Is there any in Texas?
How to protect yourself from foodborne illnesses In 2018, there were food recalls for everything from eggs to ham to romaine lettuce. Learn about the risks of food poisoning and how to protect yourself. Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star When grocery…
Salmonella outbreak being investigated in nine states
Why food recalls are increasing E. coli bacteria, metal and even a dead bat have been found in recalled foods. The number of food recalls is actually increasing. But that could actually be a good sign. Here’s why. USA TODAY…
Bears, sharks and monkeys played a role in previous Tennessee Valley Fairs
Agriculture has been a focus of the Tennessee Valley Fair since the early days of the annual event, and some animals – award-winning and otherwise – have made quite an impression over the years. Cows, horses, sheep and chickens were…
FDA announces recall of several snack products in August, list can be found here
FDA: COVID-19 vaccines will be updated and approved before fall season The FDA announced that the latest updates to Moderna and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines are approved and ready for fall use. Sometimes food and drink items are removed from stores…
View full list of recalled items
“These are the worst inspection reports I have ever seen,” says food safety attorney Bill Marler. Boar’s Head meat linked to worst listeria outbreak since 2011 A listeria outbreak recently reported in the United States is said to be the…
Dealing with fallen, damaged trees in Hillsdale County
Tips for dealing with power outages Here are some safety tips for dealing with power outages from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Detroit Free Press In the middle of tornado season, severe summer storms are not uncommon in southeast…
Fewer infections among Louisville residents after mass tree planting
The Green Heart Study at the University of Louisiana involved health monitoring of 745 Louisville residents. A more robust tree canopy can reduce inflammation among residents of a residential area, new research from the University of Louisville shows. The Green…
Real Christmas Tree Board launches fall webinar series
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Registration is now open for the Real Christmas Tree Board’s fall webinar series. The two-part webinar series will take place on September 10 and 24 from 11 a.m. to noon ET. The first webinar will focus…
The best of the prairie come to Calgary for the tree climbing competition in Hextall Park
There is no cat in need of rescue, but climbers are still scaling the trees at John Hextall Park in Calgary this weekend. The best tree climbers on the Prairies are in town to take part in a competition to…
