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The Truth About the Salmonella Pre-Cut Melon Outbreak in 60 Seconds or Less
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 10, 2018
Health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that dozens of people have been sickened in a Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon, Salmonella Pre-Cut Melon Outbreak. The outbreak triggered a voluntary recall of pre-cut watermelon, honeydew… 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
Another Salmonella Outbreak! This Time, It’s Melons
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 9, 2018
Check your fridge! There’s another Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melons! We all know that raw eggs, undercooked chicken, and improperly handled seafood are likely to cause a manifestation of some nasty, flu-like symptoms. But did you ever stop to… read more
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
“Bologna” the Cause for Worst Foodborne Outbreak in History
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 4, 2018
South Africa is experiencing the world’s largest known Listeria outbreak. The latest reports comment that, “[a]s of May 21, 2018, a total of 1,034 cases and 204 deaths from all provinces across the country were reported by the NICD since January 1,… read more
Fingers Crossed – Maybe Romaine is Safe Again?
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 3, 2018
Romaine lettuce – it’s super low in calories and carbs but boasts high numbers for important stuff like minerals (specifically calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and potassium) and vitamins C and K. It’s also chock full of folate and is low in… read more
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 1, 2018
A New York creamery that sold raw milk and cheese laced with Listeria monocytogenes caused a fatal outbreak in 2017, sickening eight people and killing two. A federal court has shuttered the company in response. The Breakdown Acting on behalf of… read more
Eek!! I Have Recalled Food. What Do I Do?
Food Allergens,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 1, 2018
With food recalls being in the news a lot lately, it’s enough to make any parent nervous. You may find yourself thinking “how can I keep my family safe?”. As it turns out, there are simple actions you can take… read more
What’s in Your Kitchen? 5/31/18 Week in Recalls
Food Allergens,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 1, 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
What’s in Your Kitchen? Last Week in Recalls
Food Allergens,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 1, 2018
MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from recalled and unsafe foods. So, each week we gather a list of the current recalls issued by companies, the FDA, and the USDA. Check back each week and evaluate… read more