E. coli

Utah Ecoli Cases Linked to Farms and Petting Zoos?

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 27, 2018

It’s Fall y’all.  You know what that means.  Falling leaves, shorter days, corn mazes, and beautiful weather for petting zoos.  All of the fun childhood memories come back to us as we get to experience it over and over again… read more

Utah E coli Outbreak? Corn Mazes, Farms, and Petting Zoos to Blame?

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 26, 2018

Utah’s Department of Public Health announced yesterday that they are investigating a concerning spike in STEC E coli cases in the state. Typically, the state sees 13 E coli cases in the month of October, but with this month already… read more

E. coli in Romaine Lettuce Again? Yuma Growing Region Begins

E. coli | October 26, 2018

Could we see Ecoli in romaine lettuce again this fall?  Investigators and outbreak watchers are bracing for the worst as the Yuma growing season comes back this November.  When the outbreak that began this past April ended, there were still… read more

Crops and Flood Waters – Is The Food Safe?

E. coli,Food Safety | October 19, 2018

The southern states have been slammed lately with one hurricane or tropical storm after another. It seems like we take a breath and there will be another one coming or stirring around in the ocean and we are waiting to… read more

FDA Confirms Retailers in Cargill Beef Outbreak

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 29, 2018

   The United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerted consumers that a beef product recall was “officially over.” The beef product had been made, packaged and shipped from Cargill Meat Solutions in Fort Morgan, Colorado.      But… read more

Walmart Blockchain and Romaine

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 27, 2018

What if we had a better way of tracking our food from farm to fork? One that allowed us to see, at the tap of a button, all the different stops that a particular item of food has passed through… read more

What’s in Your Kitchen? Recalls: Ground Beef Recall and More

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 27, 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

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts Recalled Over Ecoli Concerns

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 25, 2018

The Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation is voluntarily recalling several of their different products over fears of E. coli contamination. Here’s what you need to know about this Macadamia Nut recall. The Recall The recall affects all products produced at the… read more

Cargill Beef E coli Outbreak Update

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2018

Cargill Meat Solutions of Fort Morgan, Colorado is recalling 132,606 pounds of ground beef. Why? The beef is contaminated with the bacteria E. coli. Here’s the latest on the Cargill Beef E coli Outbreak, linked to Publix stores. The Recall… read more

What is E coli O26 in the Publix Cargill E coli Outbreak?

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 22, 2018

For those following the Publix E coli Ground Beef Outbreak, the authorities have reported Cargill is the manufacturer. Despite this link, many consumers wonder, what is E coli O26? E. coli Escherichia coli, also known as E. coli, is a deadly… read more