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Leptospirosis – The Waterbourne Bacteria You Have Likely Never Heard Of
Outbreaks & Recalls,Water | August 23, 2018
Some 26 people died from the bacterial disease leptospirosis in the United States territory of Puerto Rico during the sixth months that followed Hurricane Maria, according to records obtained by CNN and the Centro de Periodismo Investigativo. Health authorities in… read more
Manure Meandering – Read This Before You Plant Your Veggies
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Pathogens | August 23, 2018
Manure can be a great base for compost. The leavings of cows, horses, and other grass-munching herbivores are rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are all necessary ingredients for cooking up healthy soil. Manure is readily available, too –… read more
Holy Corn Dogs! Food Safety & Fair Food
Our Blog | August 23, 2018
Fall is my favorite season of the year. The colors, the weather, even knowing the snow will descend soon; I love it. But there is a different “season” I love more than fall: Fair Season. Even writing about it brings… read more
Food Safety | August 21, 2018
You may have heard by this point that insects are the food of the future. They are not so much a coming trend as they are a sort of inevitability. Mealworms, grasshoppers, and crickets eat next to nothing and pack… read more
We All Did It, But Was It Safe? Drinking from the Hose That Is…
Water | August 21, 2018
On hot summer day, it may be tempting to drink some cool water from the garden hose or sprinklers. As parents, there are many experience from our childhood that we would love for our children to experience. A few of… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2018
Warm days call for a refreshing smoothie, and recently, 7 people have become ill from Burien Fresh Smoothies in Burien, Washington. Beginning August 15th, the reports started to come in that linked the Salmonella to Burien Fresh Smoothies but at… read more
The Dog Days of Summer have Retrieved Another Salmonella Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2018
There’s no need to be overly-wary Perry County, but being aware may serve you well. There’s Another Salmonella Outbreak… There were 23 Salmonella cases were reported by Perry County Hospital in MO on August 9th, 2018. Since then, the numbers… read more
Eating in my 30’s: An Algae Adventure of Nutrients
Food Insecurity,Food Safety | August 20, 2018
I’m taking a trip into adulthood eating, and it all begins with the superfood Algae. I’ve hit the big 3-0. That’s 30 years-old. Let me say it again, 30. I’m obviously taking it well. I’ve realized it’s time for me… read more
What’s in Your Kitchen? This Week in Recalls (Including Kratom Products)
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2018
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. Some recalls are issued due to undeclared allergens, which could cause serious or life-threatening allergic reaction… read more
Mouse Meat in Your Dog and Cats Food Coming to a Store Near You
Food Safety | August 20, 2018
When it comes to feeding our dogs, the options readily available are fairly endless. Your puppy might learn to have a preference, usually tending towards the wetter, tastier foods, but nevertheless, there is no apparent shortage to the list of… read more