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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Possible Food Poisoning Outbreak at Barbarie’s Black Angus Grill in Danbury
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 5, 2019
When we go out to a restaurant, we normally do so with expectation that the food provided there will be tasty, enjoyable, and most importantly: not give us food poisoning. However, according to news reports, officials have been investigating a… read more
A Look Back at the Most Notable 2018 Food Poisoning Outbreaks
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 1, 2019
An outbreak is defined as an event in which “two or more people get the same illness from the same contaminated food or drink.” This year the United States has seen plenty with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention… read more
2018 Food Recalls: Records We Didn’t Want to Break
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 23, 2018
The year 2018 has been a larger than usual year for recalled food products. In fact, as of December, over 650 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recalls have been reported. Let that number sink… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | December 18, 2018
As the holiday season gets in full swing and people are already patiently waiting for Santa to appear, there is a real buzz swirling around at the moment. It is hard to not be caught up as this is the… read more
What’s in Your Kitchen? A Week in Recalls: Another Ground Beef Recall
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 16, 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
Feeling Lucky at the Group Pot Luck? Think Potluck Food Safety.
Food Safety,Our Blog | December 14, 2018
Summer’s heat often brings the threat of foodborne illness from outdoor gatherings such as barbecues and pool parties. As temperatures begin to cool and the calendar flips to November, this time of year brings about the not-so-silent threat of pot… read more
Food Poisoning is an Ongoing Health Issue
Food Safety,Listeria,Our Blog | December 13, 2018
Food poisoning is a very serious and entirely relevant health problem today, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Foodborne illnesses directly result in well over 9.4 million illnesses every year in the United States alone, and most… read more
December 6th is Microwave Oven Day! Everything You Wanted to Know About That Helpful Device
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | December 6, 2018
December 6 marks Microwave Oven Day. This life changing appliance has made life easier for college students, single people, over-worked parents, and kids wanting some independence. This happy little appliance makes for convenient and quick reheating or even cooking. On… read more
Wild Game Food Safety from a Wild Game Home Chef
Food Safety,Our Blog | November 26, 2018
Hunting season is upon us here in Virginia and with that comes the fact that there will be animals brought here to our home that have been harvested so that family and friends can process and start the preservation process… read more
Capri Sun Mold Went Viral Again
Food Safety,Our Blog | November 20, 2018
A father in Tennessee stirred up a fuss on Facebook in September with a post about his child’s Capri Sun containing mold that went viral. This is not the first time this post has made its rounds on social media…. read more