Behind the Line

  Lets start with statistics.  According to the 2011 CDC estimates for domestically acquired illness, Norovirus is responsible for 58 % or 5.5 million cases a year.  See full report here. According to the CDC, “Outbreaks of norovirus illness have also occurred in restaurants, cruise ships, schools, banquet halls, summer camps, and even at family […]

Leftovers are the best! Don’t you agree? After all the wrapping paper has been cleaned up and the presents are being played with I love the thought of NOT cooking today.  Don’t get me wrong. I love to cook and make all the goodies that get the ooohhhs and aaaahhhhs. But simply going to the fridge

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If you have ever had an ‘upset stomach’ or diarrhea after a holiday gathering you may have picked up a little too much unwanted bacteria.   Here are some simple tips to keep everyone feeling jolly all holiday season. If you don’t own a stem thermometer, purchase one.  Most grocery stores carry them for $4-6 dollars. Wash

On November 21, 2012,  Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. of Mission, TX is recalled 840 cartons of 12/1 Dry Pints of Mexican cherry tomatoes in “Karol” brand boxes, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  The tomatoes were sold in SC and TX.  The tomatoes were also shipped to Capital City Fruit, Inc. of Norwalk,

That’s right – we are talking stuffing today. Everyone I know says that their mom makes the best stuffing.  I know I make mine just like my Mother did.  It is a very simple but compliments the traditional meal well.   Staled bread cubed, sage, thyme, parsley, marjoram,  salt and pepper, egg, celery and onion sauteed in butter

Focus Products Group International, LLC announces the following voluntary recall.  Consumers should immediately stop using the Cocoa Latte™ Hot Drink Maker and contact the Focus Products Call Center for instructions on how to return the product and receive a replacement. The machines were sold under the following makes and model numbers: West Bend 65032 Back

I often hear,” I have never made anyone sick before, all the food safety things you talk about are just over-kill”. Really? You know this for sure? You have never made anyone ill?  Fact is, you may have never hospitalized anyone, but have any of your family or friends ever had diarrhea or cramping hours to

 November 7 , 2012 – Charlotte, North Carolina – Fresh Express Incorporated is conducting a voluntary, precautionary recall of a limited quantity of Fresh Express Spinach with a Use-by Date of November 7 and Product Code of S299B25 due to a possible health risk from Salmonella. No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported to Fresh Express at this

November 8, 2012 – Nestlé USA announced the voluntary recall of limited quantities of Nestlé NESQUIK® Chocolate Powder in the 10.9, 21.8 and 40.7 ounce canisters. The voluntary recall is limited to only NESQUIK Chocolate Powder, which was distributed nationally. No other varieties of NESQUIK powder or any sizes or flavors of NESQUIK ready-to-drink are