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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 26, 2019
Ice– something most of us use on a daily basis but especially when we are making special drink concoctions with all of the special events and holidays we have had lately. The summer is coming up in just a few… read more
The CDC Was Onto Something, There’s Now an Avocado Recall
Food Safety,Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 26, 2019
The FDA is recalling California avocados that were distributed to six different states over fears that the fruit were contaminated with listeria. Both organic and non-organic varieties were packed by the company Henry Avocado and shipped to locations in Arizona,… read more
What Are the Health Risks of Pesticide Residue on Food?
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 25, 2019
If you’re worried about the effect of pesticides in your food, then you’ve come to the right place. While pesticides are used to reduce crop damage due to weeds, rodents, insects, and other germs, they’ve also been known to cause… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 24, 2019
MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe foods. Each week we bring together a list of the current recalls. Putting recalled lots, UPC codes, and contact information for recalled products in one convenient place helps… read more
Everyone Wants Food Transparency – Europe May Be Getting
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 23, 2019
The European Food Safety Authority has announced that it will be making the data that it collects open access. That’s according to an article published by Government Europa detailing the planned changes. The data will be made available later this… read more
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 22, 2019
The United States produces a lot of soybeans – so many, in fact, that we’re producing more these days than ever before. In 2018, the country produced more than four and a half billion soybeans: that’s more than 272 billion… read more
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 22, 2019
The Food Safety Modernization Act passed into federal law more than 7 years ago. It was a top-to-bottom rework of our food safety system. The overarching notion: shift the way that food safety works in the US from reaction to… read more
Caring for Someone with Food Poisoning
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 19, 2019
It is the worst feeling in the world to see your loved one hurt or sick and not know how to help them or feel powerless to make them feel better. Sometimes there is something that you can do. Ice… read more
Minnesota, Online Restaurant Inspections. Please! Thank you!
Food Policy,Food Safety | March 17, 2019
Here’s a trivia question for you: what is the one state in the United States that doesn’t make their restaurant inspection results available online? As the clickbait cliche goes, the answer may surprise you. It isn’t Wyoming. It isn’t Hawaii…. read more
Elko, Nevada: The Grille At Gold Dust West Salmonella Outbreak
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 15, 2019
A food poisoning outbreak has hit the small Nevada town of Elko this week. Here is what you need to know about the The Grille At Gold Dust West Salmonella Outbreak: According to the recent media coverage, the local health department… read more