safety

Field Notes: The aftermath of a grain explosion

Abbie Fentress Swanson and Jeremy Bernfeld — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:46:56 +0000

This is the latest installment of Harvest Public Media’s Field Notes, in which reporters talk to newsmakers and experts about important issues related to food production.

Who knew storing grain could be so dangerous?

Columbia Public Schools making schools safer

India Everett — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:03:59 +0000

Improvements in safety are on the horizon for many of Columbia’s public schools.

Indiana farm linked to contaminated cantaloupe also recalls watermelons

Abbie Fentress Swanson — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:04:05 +0000

The Indiana farm that recalled cantaloupes linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has killed two and sickened 204 is now recalling its watermelons. Chamberlain Farms issued the voluntary recall because the melons could be contaminated with Salmonella Newport.

Foodborne illness is always a danger for farmers, grocery stores and customers alike.