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Pesticides on Produce: What the Consumer Reports Reveals
Eating more fruit and vegetables remains one of the clearest ways to improve public health, but recent Consumer Reports (CR) analysis shows that the benefits coexist with measurable, concentrated pesticide risk in a small set of commonly eaten crops. Today, we are going to discuss three Consumer Reports recent articles: Produce Without Pesticides - Consumer Reports , 6 Fruits and Vegetables Loaded With Pesticides - Consumer Reports , and How to Protect Yourself From Pestic
M. DuBose
Nov 145 min read


Safe Transportation of Human and Animal Food: A Teaching Guide
Transport is where careful food safety work in the plant meets the unpredictable outside world. A load that left your facility safe can become a hazard by the time it reaches a customer if controls lapse during loading, transfer, transit, or unloading. This guide explains Good Transport Practices (GTP) in plain teaching language, highlights the elements you must manage, calls out problem areas where food is at risk and how to address them (in a concise bullet list as requeste
M. DuBose
Nov 79 min read


From the Desk of Debby Newslow
We had an absolute blast at the Food Safety Consortium 2025! From the moment we set up our booth to the final panel discussion, the energy, insights, and camaraderie were off the charts. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, share stories, and geek out over food safety with us. Your enthusiasm made our experience unforgettable! We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Rick Biros with Food Safety Tech and the entire crew behind the Consortium. Despite the
M. DuBose
Oct 242 min read


Lead Contaminant in Popular Protein Powders: What New Tests Reveal
A concerning Consumer Reports investigation has uncovered troubling levels of toxic heavy metals in many of today’s top-selling protein powders and shakes. Despite booming consumer demand for protein supplements across dairy, beef and plant-based lines, laboratory analyses show that more than two-thirds of tested products contain unsafe amounts of lead in a single serving, surpassing the 0.5 micrograms per day threshold experts deem tolerable. These findings demand urgent ac
M. DuBose
Oct 224 min read


Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Guidelines Explained: 6 Big Changes Coming to America’s Food
The current administration has released its long-anticipated Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) guidelines, a sweeping federal strategy...
M. DuBose
Sep 233 min read


Food Temperatures: Ensuring Food Safety Through Proper Cooking and Storage
Maintaining proper temperatures during cooking, holding, cooling, and storage remains your strongest defense against foodborne illness....
M. DuBose
Sep 32 min read


Recall Update: RFK Jr. Issues Food Safety Warning on Walmart Radioactive Shrimp
A recent food safety recall has sparked concern after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr . warned that some Walmart...
M. DuBose
Aug 292 min read


Titanium Dioxide in Food: A Closer Look at the White Behind the Bright
Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) may not be a household name, but it’s likely in your pantry. This synthetic white pigment is widely used in food...
M. DuBose
Aug 262 min read


Food Safety Planning for Smaller Food Companies
Ensuring the safety of your products isn’t just a regulatory checkbox; it’s the foundation of trust, quality, and long-term success for...
M. DuBose
Aug 193 min read
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