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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 13, 2018
Salmonella just so happens to be the second most common intestinal infection that occurs in the United States of America. Over 7,000 cases of Salmonella were confirmed in 2009, for instance, but the heavy majority of cases go unreported. The… read more
Salmonella Outbreak in Perry County Up to 32 Illnesses
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 13, 2018
Officials in Perry, MO have released a statement to say that now 32 individuals have become sickened by Salmonella since Monday, August 6th. In a statement issued, those who are ill range in age from 2-68 and 3 of those… read more
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