Outbreaks & Recalls

A Logical Correlation. Restaurant Sick Leave Policy Minimizes Foodborne Illness

Outbreaks & Recalls | August 13, 2018

It seems simple.  If a business offers paid sick leave, employees will use it if they need it.  Sadly, most restaurants do not offer this benefit to their employees.  When we dine out, we trust that those who are preparing… read more

Red Tide Hits Florida – What You Need to Know

Outbreaks & Recalls,Pathogens | August 12, 2018

A lot of people get an incredible amount of enjoyment out of travel, and during the summer months when the ocean water is warm and the sun is pleasantly hot, Florida tends to be a popular place for tourist and… read more

Perry County Health Officials – We Have An Outbreak!

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 12, 2018

In Perry County, Missouri, thirty two cases of salmonella infection have been reported in the past five days, which amounts to more than six times the number of cases that the county health department sees in a year. As of… read more

Kissing Chickens Leads to Salmonella

Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 12, 2018

While we’re certainly tired of facing salmonella outbreaks, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s such a common infection in American. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonella poisoning is responsible for nearly half of the gastrointestinal… read more

Our Pets and Pathogens: Food Safety for Your Pet

Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 12, 2018

There’s probably nothing more precious in life than the relationships we share, and this extends to our pets. Yet, our pets are susceptible to the same foodborne pathogens that humans are, and it is perhaps more important to practice food… read more

Mystery Salmonella Outbreak in Perry County

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 11, 2018

With ages of the ill ranging from 2 to 68 years old, another Salmonella outbreak has manifested out of Perry County, Missouri. With cases emerging in the emergency room and physician offices, three have required acute hospital admission, two have… 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

This is Why It’s Important to Report Food Poisoning! Seriously.

Campylobacter,E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Vibrio | August 8, 2018

Picture ordering your favorite sandwich at your favorite deli downtown. Imagine eating it, feeling content, and then going about the remainder of your day—only to wake up in the middle of the night a few hours later with unbearable flu-like… read more

Urgh. Another Chipotle Outbreak

Outbreaks & Recalls | August 5, 2018

It seems people either love or hate Mexican food. Some adore it for its, bold, lasting flavors while others loathe it for these same exact attributes. But when foodborne illness outbreaks are linked to these spicy restaurants, it’s wise to… read more

Chipotle and Food Poisoning: Nearly 400 Sick!

Outbreaks & Recalls | August 3, 2018

It seems people either love or hate Mexican food. Some adore it for its, bold, lasting flavors while others loathe it for these same exact attributes, but when foodborne illness outbreaks are linked to these spicy restaurants, it’s wise to… read more