Check out this study of 45 fast-food trays and 100 lunch boxes in North Carolina. The laboratory study tested for fecal bacteria, listeria and staph. I like this study because it actually tested a larger number of locations. Here were some of the highlights: The trays came back with no evidence of fecal bacteria, listeria…
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Getting an oil change soon..read this first
I came across this article the other day in the New York Times “California Urges Drivers to Change the Oil Less Often” January 4, 2012 by Mary M. Chapman. The article looks at studies that are showing that automobile owners do not have to change their oil every 3,000 miles. Mr. Jeff Danzinger, California Department…
Germs and Childrens Play Areas
I am revisiting this topic of germs and childrens’ play areas from last year.. It appears this issues is still a problem. Children play areas are not safe. These areas are unsafe for a number of health reasons ranging from loose bolts to feces and urinary smells. In California, legislation is being introduced to address…
How often should you water your lawn?
With the warm conditions and earlier than normal spring, you may be asking yourself the question,” Is it time to water my lawn?” The answer is yes, but… you want to water your lawn the correct way to insure a healthy lawn. About five years ago as I was having my sprinkler system setup, a…
Lawn Grub Control in 2012
I know it seems too early to start thinking about grub control. Typically grub control products are applied in June or early July time frame. However, our growing season is about 5 weeks ahead. Using that figure, we should be thinking about grub control in the May/June time frame. Let’s look at some things we…
Calories on Menus
Restaurants, everywhere are listing their calorie information on their menus. As a consumer, always be aware of the size of the portions along with the calories displayed on the menus. This really is the key. At Midwest Laboratories, we test food packages sold in restaurants and the numbers can be staggering at times. Most of…
Warm Spring Temps and Allergies
This week, in this part of the country we are expecting temperatures in the mid 70′s. With the extremely mild winter and above average temperatures, many people may want to think about the spring allergy season. Last week, I was in Tennessee and noticed flowers and trees in full bloom. This spring’s allergy season could…
Jerky Dog Treats being looked at.
It appears there are some issues that have come up lately regarding jerky treats which were made in China. Several dog owners have noted some serious health conditions associated with their dog after they were fed these type of treats. The FDA has released statements from last November and December on this topic, but no…
Moses Conference Announcement
The annual Midwest Organic Sustainable Education Service Conference kicks off this week, February 23- 25 Check out Matt and Jim at the Midwest Laboratories Booth. The exhibit hall opens at 5.00pm on February 23, 2012. This week we are introducing a new analysis at this conference. The SOIL BRAN Analysis – This stands for Soil…
Midwest Laboratories – Steve Jobs Presentation
Last month, a good friend of Midwest Laboratories located this presentation made by Steve Jobs in the early 1980′s.A young Steve Jobs was talking about companies who were embracing the first Apple Computers and how they were using the technology. Midwest Laboratories purchased Apple II Computers in the early 1980′s to compliment it’s current WANG…
