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Plant Fertilizer & Food Poisoning
Our Blog | April 19, 2025
Many people are learning to garden for the first time in our lives upon the recent resurgence of self-sufficient living. Gardening comes in so many forms from pots lining a patio to raised beds and even tilling up the earth… read more
Can You Get Food Poisoning from Bananas?
Food Safety,Our Blog | April 7, 2025
Can you get food poisoning from bananas? The short and reassuring answer is **yes**. Although Bananas are a low-acid fruit and they rarely harbor harmful pathogens such as Salmonella or E. coli, which can cause severe foodborne illnesses, all food… read more
The Healthiest Time of Day to Drink Coffee
Our Blog | April 4, 2025
Most people I know love a good cup of coffee but did you know that it is healthier to drink it at certain times of the day as opposed to others? I personally love a good cup first thing in… read more
Is Imported Eggs a Good Thing or a Bad Thing for Americans?
Our Blog | April 2, 2025
The United States is considering imported eggs as a solution to country-wide egg shortages and price surges to abate the growing crisis. But is it a good thing? With wholesale egg prices surging up over 50% and egg producers unable… read more
What’s Going on With Active Foodborne Outbreaks in the FDA?
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 1, 2025
Several active foodborne outbreaks have had movement recently. Making it a great time to update the Make Food Safe family on the current status of foodborne outbreak investigations. Listeria monocytogenes Outbreak Announced 3/13/25 Is Newest The Listeria monocytogenes outbreak announced… read more
Consumer Reports Study Finds Arsenic in Baby Formula Among Other Heavy Metal Contaminants
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 27, 2025
Recent study finds arsenic in baby formula and other heavy metal contamination. A serious concern for our most vulnerable population. Ironically, the results of this study identifying lead, BPA, and arsenic in baby formula comes just prior to an announcement… read more
Reports of Food Poisoning at C&D Bar & Grill
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 26, 2025
Reports of food poisoning at C&D Bar & Grill prompted intervention from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The restaurant was temporarily closed due to multiple reports of gastrointestinal illness. Here’s what we know about the food poisoning at C&D Bar &… read more
Confirmed Case of Legionnaires’ Disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 25, 2025
A potentially hospital-acquired Legionnaires’ disease case has been confirmed at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham, Massachusetts. Massachusetts Department of Health is investigating this serious illness. Why is hospital-acquired Legionnaires’ disease so scary? Where could the illness have come from?… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 23, 2025
With the price of eggs doing some sort of strange limbo dance, we have seen the prevalence of more and more backyard farmers creating roadside stands with what we hope are farm fresh eggs. Can we be sure though? Trusting… read more
Are Baby Chickens Instant Eggs?
Our Blog | March 22, 2025
Every farm store is all the rage these days. Backyard farmers are hatching at a rate that has never been seen before to keep up with the demands of their community. The question is are baby chickens instant eggs? What… read more