Food Safety During a Power Outage

What’s the first thing you think about when the power goes out?  Lights? Wi-fi? Heat or air conditioning?  Many people have a general idea of how to handle power outages.  We keep batteries, phone chargers, flashlights, and candles on hand.  But what about your...

Can You Cheat a Hair Drug Test?

Hair drug testing is becoming the go to pre-employment and random drug test for many employers and court ordered probation testing. It’s non-invasive, easy to collect and to store, and it is the only drug testing method that provides up to 90 days history of drug...

Dole Recalls More Salad Kits

Dole is recalling more salad kits for undeclared allergens.  The most recent recall is for their Endless Summer Salad Kit.  According to the FDA announcement, the kits may contain fish and egg that isn’t listed on the packaging.  The recall notice states that...

Aflatoxin Contamination Prompts More Dog Food Recalls

70 dogs have died and 80 have been sickened after eating Sportmix dog food contaminated with deadly aflatoxin.  This has prompted Midwestern Pet Food to expand their December, 2020 recall to include all dog and cat foods produced at the company’s Chickasha, Oklahoma...

How Does Infidelity Testing Work?

Do you wonder if your partner is cheating?  Maybe you’ve been suspicious about your partner’s behavior lately? You’re probably hurt, confused, and doubting everything. Is there a way to prove one way or the other if they are having an affair? How...

Are Homeopathic Treatments Safe?

It’s hard to imagine, but the FDA had to issue warning letters to four homeopathic companies to stop selling products that contain lead, mercury, deadly nightshade, and strychnine.  The FDA issued the warning letters to Hevert Pharmaceuticals, LLC; MediNatura,...

Does Semen Glow Under UV Light?

Does a semen stain really glow in the dark?  We’ve all seen the crime shows that have investigators wandering around a dark room with a UV, or “black light”, looking for clues.  They inevitably throw back the sheets to find a bright, glowing stain.  But can you really...