As August turns into September every school-aged child begins to think, and probably worry about, if their friends will still be friends, if the course material will be too challenging, if their teachers will be nice, or if they’ll make that sports team they’ve been planning on trying out for.

The CDC estimates that each year, 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die. Food safety is more important than ever and is becoming a hot topic issue. With states continuing to reform and pass laws that create stricter food safety requirements, it’s no surprise that Yelp is now publishing health inspection ratings along with reviews.

Wheat allergies are sometimes mistaken for celiac disease, but these are very different conditions, in both the cause as well as the reaction and symptoms. Learn more about celiac disease and wheat allergies, and their differences.

Trying out a new restaurant can be exciting. However, if you are unfamiliar with the restaurant, you won’t know how good their personal hygiene, cleanliness, and other food safety standards are, putting you at a higher risk of contracting a foodborne illness or having an allergic reaction to a dish. That’s why it is so important t

The snow is melting, temperatures are warming, and summer is on its way. But spring also brings with it itching, sneezing, and watery eyes for those who struggle with allergies. It’s no secret that spring can be quite a pain. Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. Prescription drugs or over-the-counter meds help, but can be quite expensive.

We’ve all heard someone complain of a stomachache or nausea and claim it was something they ate, or read headlines and news stories about the latest food illness outbreak. Food poisoning, or reactions stemming from foodborne illnesses, has become so common it’s hardly alarming anymore. Each year, 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illness in some manner.

Food allergies are extremely common and seem to be more prevalent as time goes on. More than 107 foods are known to trigger allergic reactions.  According to the Food Allergy Research and Education website, the 8 major food allergens are milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, and crustacean shellfish. Research suggests that around 32 million Americans have food allergies and about 40% of children with food allergies are allergic to more than one food.

The emergence of meal kits and grocery delivery is the best thing since sliced bread. Just picture it: it’s noon on a Friday and you haven’t made it to the grocery store yet. You’re going to be home all weekend and food delivery can get expensive. The idea of trudging to the store after work is daunting. Then you remember your local grocery store allows you to shop online and will deliver. It’s the perfect solution whether you’re busy or just unmotivated.

Always Food Safe is delighted to have partnered with the Food Recovery Network. Their mission was to recover perfectly good food, that would otherwise be thrown away, and donate it to hunger-fighting nonprofits. Food Recovery Network is the largest student movement that seeks to fight food waste and hunger in America. By the end of the first school year, the group had recovered and distributed 30,000 meals.

When it comes to school, every child begins to worry about whether the course material will be too challenging, if their teachers will be nice, or if they’ll make that sports team they’re trying out for. However, for kids with food allergies, these concerns only add to their concerns over their food allergies. They’re wondering if everyone in their class knows not to bring peanut products, if the lunchroom staff knows they can’t have eggs, or if the teachers know that food treats can be life-threatening.