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Bruce Who? Raw Milk From Pennsylvania Linked to Brucella Infection

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | February 12, 2019

Raw milk is in the news again, with an outbreak no less. Is it Listeria? E. coli? Salmonella? Nope.  This time for an illness known as Brucella. And not just any Brucella, but one that is resistant to first-line drugs… read more

The Romaine Scare if Over – For Now

E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 11, 2019

It is difficult to bring great news to you due to things having the ability to turn in moments but for now: the Romaine E. Coli scare is over. This is good news not only to us as consumers, but… read more

School Lunches and Food Safety

Food Policy,Food Safety,Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 10, 2019

Researchers at Kansas State University have been looking into the safety of something that all of us have done: brown bagging it. And no, we’re not talking about discreet ways to enjoy an adult beverage in public. Sara Gragg and… read more

Yes, Raw Flour Can Make You Sick

E. coli,Our Blog | February 10, 2019

You probably already know the foods that are likely to give you food poisoning. Some things are just riskier to eat than others. The big offenders are pretty easy to name – leafy greens, sprouts, and undercooked eggs all spring… read more

Rugby Dad Paralyzed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome After Food Poisoning

Campylobacter,Food Safety,Guillain-Barre Syndrome | February 9, 2019

Food poisoning: a dreaded topic because we know it means not feeling the best in the world and often having to cancel plans. It can mean a trip to the emergency room, family physician, urgent care or even being hospitalized…. read more

Legionnaires Disease in Brooke County, West Virginia

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 9, 2019

West Virginia is hit again with reports of legionnaires’ disease. At this time there have been five cases reported in Brooke County, WV, but they have yet to locate a common source or location tying them together. Here’s what you… read more

How Safe is Our Food? A New Study Answers

Food Policy,Food Safety | February 8, 2019

How safe is our food? According to an new investigation by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, not as safe as it could be. The News on the Study The report highlights a number of ways that our food safety… read more

Raw Diet Food Safety – How Safe Are You?

Food Safety | February 8, 2019

Raw food is looked upon some as something they don’t even want to touch while to others it is a new way of eating. Raw dieting has been in the news a lot recently and of course social media is… read more

What’s In Your Kitchen? Listeria Nut Butters

Food Safety,Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 7, 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

Food Safety at Sports Venues

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | February 7, 2019

Remember that scene from the classic slapstick film The Naked Gun where an attendee at a baseball game between the California Angels and Seattle Mariners finds a finger in their hot dog? It might be closer to real life than… read more