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Food Safety | August 27, 2018

The days are getting shorter and the leaves are turning yellow, as the old cliché goes. It’s that time of year. Teachers are decorating their classrooms, children are squeezing the last days of summer for every free moment that they… read more

Breastmilk on the Playa? Why Drinking Breastmilk at Burning Man (and as an Adult) is a No No

Food Safety | August 27, 2018

You think of yourself as all natural. You consider your body to be a well-built machine that deserves only the best. You’re thinking about your future, how you will feel, how strong you will be. One of the ways you… read more

Salmonella Chicken for Dinner?

Salmonella | August 27, 2018

Foodborne illnesses have always been nerve-wracking especially when one of our favorite foods is a cause of it. A new report published by CDC has revealed that chicken was responsible for more illnesses caused by foodborne pathogens than any other… read more

Salmonella Raw Chicken on the Menu? I’ll Pass!

Campylobacter,Salmonella | August 26, 2018

How would you like that cooked?  “Rare, please.”  Sounds like an order for steak, right?  Depends on the restaurant.  Some high-end eateries are serving up chicken, sashimi style.  Can you do that?  Is it safe?  The chefs claim it is,… read more

Empire Chicken Salmonella Recall

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 25, 2018

As of August 24th, 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc., issued a public health alert and an Empire Chicken Salmonella Recall. This alert was in response to… read more

Are Cannabis-Infused Foods Safe from a Food Safety Perspective?

Food Safety | August 25, 2018

Cannabis products are on the up. They are now available in some 29 states for medical and recreational use. It’s not just for smoking, either; many of these states have permitted the production and sale of edible cannabis products and… read more

Check Your Kitchen – 8/20 Week in Recalls

Outbreaks & Recalls | August 24, 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

The Tick That Could Make You Allergic to Meat

Food Allergens,Food Safety | August 24, 2018

We all know what allergies are. Most of us even have allergic reactions to certain things. Be it dairy, nuts, eggs, or shellfish (this list is minute compared to the things we are allergic to); almost everyone has had an… read more

Leptospirosis – The Waterbourne Bacteria You Have Likely Never Heard Of

Outbreaks & Recalls,Water | August 23, 2018

Some 26 people died from the bacterial disease leptospirosis in the United States territory of Puerto Rico during the sixth months that followed Hurricane Maria, according to records obtained by CNN and the Centro de Periodismo Investigativo. Health authorities in… read more

Manure Meandering – Read This Before You Plant Your Veggies

Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Pathogens | August 23, 2018

Manure can be a great base for compost. The leavings of cows, horses, and other grass-munching herbivores are rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are all necessary ingredients for cooking up healthy soil. Manure is readily available, too –… read more