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Salmonella Kosher Chicken Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 6, 2018
An outbreak of salmonella originating from one of the biggest producers of kosher chicken in the United States, Empire Kosher in New York, has left 17 people ill and one dead. Cases were reported in four US states: New York,… read more
Del Monte Cyclospora Outbreak Over
Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 5, 2018
The CDC, FDA, and state officials have declared an official end to the Del Monte Cyclospora Outbreak that caused some 250 documented illnesses in people who had purchased pre-packaged trays of Del Monte Fresh vegetables. As of September 5th, the… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls | September 5, 2018
Not many people know this, but Monday, October 15, 2018, is Global Handwashing Day. It is an awareness event which emphasizes the simple practice of using soap and water to ward off life-threatening diseases. While handwashing is a simple hygienic… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 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
This Time, French Fries are Better for You Than a Salad
Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 2, 2018
The illustrious, gleaming golden arches of McDonald’s are under attack. As we have all been basking in the sun and enjoying our favorite guilty pleasures, a viscous outbreak of cyclospora has been raging across the Midwest United States. The home… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 2, 2018
Salmonella in Cereal? It seems that no food is immune to foodborne illness. Including the unsuspecting breakfast cereal. This has been the hard reality for those involved in the current Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal implicated Salmonella outbreak. The Outbreak So… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 1, 2018
New information emerges as a Salmonella outbreak linked to kosher chicken has been announced. At this time 17 people have been infected with the same strain of Salmonella across 4 states (1 case in Maryland, 1 case in Virginia, 4… read more
Important Recall: Publix Super Market and E. coli
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 31, 2018
On Thursday, the Florida Supermarket chain Publix Super Market, Inc., sent out a voluntary recall notice. Publix Super Markets, working alongside local health departments and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) are letting consumers know of a possible E…. read more
12 Ill & 1 Dead with Legionnaires’ in Hampton, NH
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 31, 2018
New Hampshire health officials have officially identified a dozen individuals who have been positively diagnosed to have Legionnaires’ disease. Hampton, New Hampshire, has already witnessed one death to this disease, an elderly gentleman who, according to officials, died due to… read more
Publix’s E. coli Uh-Oh, O26 That Is…
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 31, 2018
Ground beef sold at Publix this summer may have infected 18 people with E. coli O26. The E. coli-contaminated beef was sold at Publix stores in these Florida counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River,… read more