Food Safety

Anthony Bourdain: Food Safety Hero

Food Safety | June 21, 2018

On June 8th of this year the world lost what I considered to be a food legend. Before binge watching was even a term I can recall, so many memories of watching Anthony Bourdain on television with my Dad on… read more

What’s in Your Kitchen? 6/18/2018 Week in Recalls

Food Allergens,Food Policy,Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 21, 2018

MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe and recalled foods.  Each week we gather together a list of the current recalls.  Check back each week and evaluate your fridge, pantry, and shopping list to make… read more

Happy Father’s Day: A Memory, a Meal, and a Mentoring

Food Safety,Salmonella | June 16, 2018

I asked my boys (who are old enough now to think it’s not cool to cook with dad) what their favorite memory of the three of us cooking dinner was. The answer was unanimous. I’m sure they are biased because… read more

What’s in Your Kitchen? 6/11/18 Week in Recalls

Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 11, 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.  Check back each week and evaluate your fridge, pantry, and shopping list to make sure you… read more

The Melon Muddle: Massive Recall of Pre-Cut Fruits Due to Salmonella

Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 9, 2018

It’s getting to be old, and rather discouraging and frightening news. Yet another instance of Salmonella infections has raised its sneaky head, this time in melons. But before we let out our collective sighs of frustration, remember that Make Food Safe,… read more

Think Twice Before You Use That Hand Dryer

Food Policy,Food Safety | June 8, 2018

Believe it or not, hand dryers versus paper towels has been a heated debate since 2008. This is an especially hot debate as it relates to food service establishments. As the majority of foodborne illness outbreaks are caused by restaurants and especially… read more

New Tech is Just What We Need for Food Safety

Food Safety | June 8, 2018

How far does your food travel to get to your plate? It’s a question consumers might not be in the habit of asking themselves as they shop but in the interest of making optimal food choices, they should. The CUESA… read more

Is Romaine Safe to Eat Again?

E. coli,Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 7, 2018

The CDC has given its thumbs up to return to eating whole, chopped, and pre-washed bags of romaine lettuce from retailers and restaurants. This move comes after an E. coli O157:H7 Romaine Lettuce outbreak led FDA and CDC urging the consumers… read more

Finding Opioids in Mussels – Anyone See a Problem Here?

Food Safety,Water | June 7, 2018

A surprising finding from an inlet of the Pacific Ocean alongside the northwest coast of Washington reveals that the mussels from this region tested positive for the prescription opioid Oxycodone. This shocking news comes in the midst of the ongoing opioid… read more

We Are Obsessed with GMOs, But What The Heck Are They?

Food Safety | June 7, 2018

Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs for short, refer to species with new traits created through genetic manipulation where genes from another species are inserted into the organism’s genetic code, often through transgenesis. GMOs have not always been viewed with a… read more