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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
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
No Kisses for Hedgehogs – Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Hedgehogs
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | February 6, 2019
In the midst of a government shutdown, the CDC was still conducing investigations to determine the sources of outbreaks. And for this multi-state outbreak of salmonella poisoning, the leading suspect is downright adorable. Who would accuse an adorable little hedgehog,… read more
Food Safety | February 6, 2019
Baking bread is a pure joy. Like so many things you can do in your kitchen, it’s basically chemistry, but it feels like alchemy. Add a bit of yeast in warm water to salt and flour, and poof: not only… read more
Food Safety,Yersinia | February 5, 2019
Yersinia. It is a very pretty name for a person, but describes a pretty terrible bacterium. The most commonly known species of Yersenia is Yersinia pestis. Better known as plague or black death. That species is generally transmitted via animals. … read more
Why Cannibalism is Bad for You
Food Policy | February 4, 2019
Honestly, I have never looked at a family member or friend and thought “wow you look tasty” and the topic of cannibalism is definitely a taboo in our society (no shocker), but did you know that it used to actually… read more
Food Safety | February 2, 2019
The BIG Game is upon us folks. Even if you don’t follow football, there is electricity in the air this time of year. Fans from across the globe gather in front of their televisions, local pubs, or in the stadium… read more
What’s In Your Kitchen – This Week in Food Recalls
Food Allergens,Food Policy,Food Safety | February 1, 2019
The government is open again. But that doesn’t mean there weren’t any food recalls in 2019! Here is the lowdown of the 2019 food recalls. MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe foods. Each week… read more
Meal Prep Safety (Because Food Poisoning is Not a Great Way to Lose Weight)
Food Safety | January 31, 2019
It’s that time of year again. Thoughts go from” sweets and treats and tons of savory eats” to “let’s get healthy and work out and New Year’s resolutions.” It seems like everyone I know is on the meal prepping bandwagon. … read more
Food Safety,Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 28, 2019
Food recalls in the United States have slowed to a crawl as the federal government continues to grapple with the effects of the shutdown. In Canada, however, funding for food regulation has been flowing regularly, and food recalls have been… read more
Synthetic Cannabis and the Deadly Bleeding Outbreak
Food Safety,Our Blog,Science | January 27, 2019
After the Ebola epidemic swept through West Africa, many travelers were afraid of traveling to that region. The main symptom was excessive bleeding. And now with synthetic cannabis claiming lives with similar symptoms, U.S residents have grown fearful. The new… read more