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Cannabis Edibles Safety

Our Blog | September 17, 2018

With more and more states legalizing cannabis for medical and recreation use, many are calling upon the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate cannabis use in the food industry.  The FDA has broad regulatory powers over legal drugs, with… read more

Recycled Plastics Could Cause Tummy Troubles (Among Other Things)

Food Safety | September 17, 2018

Growing up, I was told to never microwave foods in plastic containers, even if they said microwave safe. This is something that I just carried over into adulthood, but it appears there is more to this theory and using plastic… read more

Learning The Mistakes I Made

Food Safety | September 17, 2018

Writing about outbreaks and food safety, I often reflect back on my bad experiences.  One in particular happened a few years ago – “Pre- MakeFoodSafe.com.  Even then I knew that I probably handled the situation badly.  With all I know… read more

Beware of E. coli at the Petting Zoo

E. coli | September 17, 2018

We have become so used to the fact that E. coli and Salmonella infections are spread through meat, leafy vegetables, fresh produce etc. that we forget where these bacteria originally comes from. These bacteria are quite common in live animals… read more

Salmonella Death Tied to Kosher Chicken

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 16, 2018

One person lost their life and 16 others have become ill from a Salmonella outbreak linked to kosher chicken according to the CDC. 8 people were hospitalized including the person who passed away. The Salmonella death was tied to kosher… read more

Botulism is Freaking Scary

Botulism | September 16, 2018

Clostridium Botulinum is a deadly pathogen that produces the highly potent botulinum toxin, which causes botulism when ingested. Botulism is a rare and fatal neuroparalytic disease. It is one of the deadliest toxins and less than 1 ng/kg can be… read more

Serving Up a Case of Vibrio

Vibrio | September 15, 2018

Imagine a calmly eaten dinner that results in the loss of a limb. No, I am not joking or fibbing. That was reality rather than fiction for this 71-year-old man who ended up having his entire hand amputated after a… read more

I Take It Like a Man, But Not When Food Poisoning is Involved

Pathogens | September 14, 2018

Life is full of lessons. Some are hard, others a bit easier. But the take away – what we learn – is what lessons are all about right? It is how we grow from these lessons that define us as… read more

Jory Lange Files Lawsuit in Pasha Mediterranean Grill Salmonella Food Poisoning Outbreak

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 14, 2018

In the wake of the Pasha Mediterranean Grill outbreak, the Lange Law Firm, PLLC filed suit today on behalf of several families who have been linked to the outbreak. Here is the latest news on the lawsuit and the outbreak:… read more

A Quick Diagnosis Could Save Your Life

Vibrio | September 13, 2018

I’m going to be honest…I kind of hate going to the doctor. There’s something about the waiting room in the lobby and the examination room behind those closed doors, where you wait, and wait, and wait, without ever being 100%… read more