Arizona Hydroponic Farming LLC. of Eloy, Arizona, is voluntarily recalling its “4oz Alfalfa Sprout Cup” as a preventive measure because of a positive test result in California for  Salmonella. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the USDA revealed the presence of Salmonella in some 4 ounce packages collected from a customer in California.

Surprising Mum with breakfast in bed is a favourite low-cost way to celebrate Mother’s Day. It’s also a great opportunity for Dads and other caregivers to teach children simple food safety lessons while helping them prepare the meal.

A change in AVMA policy encourages the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to help fund activities aimed at prevention, control and eradication of foreign aquatic animal pathogens.

Manure from cattle and pigs far outweighs human sewage as the source of E. coli pollution in Lake Huron, says a new Canadian study that helps show why the bacteria pollution problem is growing.