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Foodborne Illness in Schools: Common Causes

Food Safety | August 28, 2018

The school year is officially starting and with that comes a somewhat extensive list of health risks and concerns. Not only are we about to see a rise in colds and flus, but it’s also possible to start seeing varying… read more

Are Bugs Really Safe to Eat?

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

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

Re-freezing Ice Cream Can Cause a Digestive Melt Down

Food Safety | August 14, 2018

“I scream, You scream, we all scream for ice cream!”  These are the words that bring a smile to your face and perhaps a brain freeze to the noggin.  Turns out even safe ice cream can have dire consequences if… read more

Bacon, the Bad Guy or the Good: The Healthy vs. Unhealthy Debate

Food Safety | August 14, 2018

I love bacon. Let’s start right there. I’ve loved bacon since the first juicy bite. Applewood. Smoked. All of its fatty goodness.  In fact, I’ve judged individuals based on their bacon-cooking style. I know, it’s petty, but we all have… read more

What Can You Eat After an Organ Transplant?

Food Safety | August 11, 2018

Having an organ transplant is a monumental event. For the recipient, receiving “the gift of life” inevitably involves making important life changes to optimize health post-transplant. Some of these adjustments involve lifestyle changes, such as avoiding crowded spaces unless wearing… read more

What’s In Your Kitchen? Week of 8/6 (Almond Milk Recall)

Outbreaks & Recalls | August 10, 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

Do Astronauts Get Food Poisoning?

Our Blog | August 8, 2018

As a child I was obsessed with outer space and astronauts. I remember a disc program (yes, I am THAT old) for our old IBM computer that literally held the secrets to everything astronaut and space related. I remember quoting… read more

Teens Need to Learn the Tricks (Of Food Safety,That Is)

Food Safety | August 6, 2018

Teenagers are a unique breed of individuals with the capacity to almost simultaneously be charming, lazy, loving, innovative, confusing, dynamic, frustrating, and hopelessly naïve. This same naiveté extends to the area of how important it is to treat food right…. read more

School Lunch – The Right Way to Pack It

Food Safety | August 1, 2018

School is upon us again, and with that exciting news comes a whole lot of packed lunches which can become more of a hassle then many parents are prepared for. While packing a lunch for your child’s day is in… read more