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Be On the Lookout for Illicit Cannabis Products Marketed as Children’s Candy This Halloween. Over 2.2 Million Products Seized in California.

Our Blog | October 20, 2024

Illicit cannabis products with packages easily confused as children’s products may be in circulation this Halloween. In fact, over 2.2 million products were seized in California in early fall. Intercepting these illicit cannabis products just in time for the candy… read more

What is a Cottage Bakery?

Our Blog | October 19, 2024

Since the pandemic farm stands filled with lovely baked goods have been popping up everywhere. People scoured the marketplace looking for home baked items and many people started to bake even some after having little to no kitchen experience. With… read more

National Food Safety Month

Food Safety,Our Blog | October 18, 2024

National Food Safety Month is coming to a quick end but here at Make Food Safe we feel that you should participate in these practices every day of the year (even on Leap Day!) and wanted to share some reminders… read more

The Risks of Drinking Apple Cider

Food Safety,Our Blog | October 18, 2024

Apple season is here! We know people who draw the line between either liking pumpkin spice of apple cider and my goodness the social media arguments I have seen over those. Before you consume the warm and festive fall favorite… read more

How Often Are Salmonella Outbreaks Caused by Food Workers and How Exactly Does It Happen?

Our Blog,Salmonella | October 17, 2024

With restaurant Salmonella outbreaks hitting the news lately, a common question keeps popping up. How often are Salmonella outbreaks caused by food workers and how exactly does it happen? The answer is simple, yet scary. According to a study published… read more

What to Do During a Shigella Outbreak

Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | October 16, 2024

Those in areas with an active outbreak may be wondering what to do during a Shigella outbreak as the number of illnesses rise. Understanding what the symptoms are so that you can respond right away can help prevent additional infections… read more

How Often is Shigella Infection Spread by Food Workers and How Exactly Does It Happen?

Our Blog,Shigella | October 16, 2024

How often is Shigella infection spread by food workers and how exactly does it happen? A question many are pondering as the numbers of Shigella cases are rising in certain parts of the country. While specific statistical analysis of this… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease in Co-Op City Sickens At Least Two, Likely More.

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 16, 2024

At least two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Co-Op City have been reported. But there are likely more. This serious pneumonia infection is likely related to a cooling tower contaminated with the bacterial pathogen, Legionella. A sign that city and… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease at Evanston YMCA Sickens at Least Two, Possibly More

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 16, 2024

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is currently investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at Evanston YMCA but more cases are likely. The serious pnuemonial illness was linked to the facility’s hot water supply. Evanston YMCA remains closed during… read more

Huge Chicken Recall Involves Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Ready-to-Eat Poultry Products

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 15, 2024

BrucePac announces huge chicken recall involving nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible Listeria contamination. This recall was announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on October 9, 2024. Certain HEB brand… read more