Five cases of botulism were reported starting from the beginning of May 2017 in Walnut Grove, CA. Botulism is a foodborne illness caused by bacterium that produces a nerve toxin resulting in muscle degradation and may even be fatal. Health Read More …
Tag: California Food Safety
California Farmers and Illegal Farm Workers Caution at Trump’s Rhetoric
Farmers in the state of California have begun taking defensive action in preparation for what’s to come under Trump’s presidency. During president-elect Trump’s campaign, he vowed to deport as many as 11 million Mexican illegal immigrants from the United States. Read More …
California Startup Aims for Homemade Food Safety Laws
A California startup based out of Oakland is hoping to make some waves throughout the state legislature surrounding home-cooked food sales. Josephine is a company that helps employ minority groups including immigrants and women who cook large batches of food Read More …
Lunchables Recall in Utah and California
One of grade school students’ most beloved pre-packed lunches is being recalled in the states of Utah and California. The Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that the Lunchables brand of packaged food mislabeled a batch of their product without Read More …