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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
Why Was the Supplemental Shakes Listeria Outbreak Such an Unfortunate Source?
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 21, 2025
Why was the supplemental shakes Listeria outbreak such an unfortunate source? That is a good question. A deadly Listeria outbreak is always tragic. No one should become sick from eating food that is supposed to be safe and nutritious. But… read more
Dream Vacation Leads to Incurable Disease
Food Safety,Our Blog | March 21, 2025
Planning a dream vacation can be so much fun and oh so rewarding but educating yourself on travel practices especially regarding food and water is seriously important. What would you do when a dream vacation leads to incurable disease? It… read more
Chowder Recall Announced Due to Botulism Risk
Botulism,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 20, 2025
SeaBear Company, a Washington-based seafood smokehouse, issued a chowder recall due to potential botulism risk. This potentially fatal form of food poisoning thrives in the unique conditions of packaged soup. Here’s what we know about the chowder recall so far…. read more