Legionnaires’ Disease Hits Illinois

7 years ago

Between June 7th and July 1 of this year several cases of Legionnaires’ disease were discovered in Illinois. McHenry County…

A Loss of Life and Limb

7 years ago

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vibriosis causes an estimated 100 deaths and 80,000 illnesses every year…

The History of Legionnaires’ Disease

7 years ago

Summer has arrived, and so has Legionnaires’ disease already this year with several outbreaks in the media, including one in…

It’s Shark Week!

7 years ago

As we near the end of Shark Week, we at MakeFoodSafe took a moment to think about food and sharks.…

Get Some Culture: A Guide to Culture Independent Diagnostic Tests vs Benefits of Culture

7 years ago

Doctors and Epidemiologists share some common goals, but sometimes their perspectives diverge.  Doctors and Epidemiologist alike want to identify what…

History Made – FDA Demands Recall Due to Salmonella

7 years ago

Food recalls have become a common trend that occurs throughout the year.  They can cause massive hysteria and send consumers…

FDA and FSMA: An Update on Food Safety Procedures

7 years ago

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays an integral, comprehensive, and critical role in ensuring food safety at various and…

Blockchain and Food Safety – Are the Two Really Related?

7 years ago

Let’s talk blockchain. Wait a minute, don’t leave. I’m not talking about Bitcoin or Cryptocurrency. I’m here to talk about…

Honey Smacks and Salmonella? What’s the Deal?

7 years ago

Make Food Safe has covered the outbreak of salmonella in cereal that triggered recalls in multiple countries last month. At…

We Need to Do Better, Food Companies! Food Allergens Are Serious.

7 years ago

Recently, the news was flooded with a story about a young lady merely 15 years old passed away after consuming…