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Urgh. Another Chipotle Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls | August 5, 2018
It seems people either love or hate Mexican food. Some adore it for its, bold, lasting flavors while others loathe it for these same exact attributes. But when foodborne illness outbreaks are linked to these spicy restaurants, it’s wise to… read more
How Your Co-Ed Can Protect Themselves from Foodborne Illness
Food Safety | August 3, 2018
For those of you sending away your son or daughter to the great beyond known as college, I can certainly empathize, especially if it’s your first time. I really didn’t give any thought to food safety for my collegiate daughters:… read more
Chipotle and Food Poisoning: Nearly 400 Sick!
Outbreaks & Recalls | August 3, 2018
It seems people either love or hate Mexican food. Some adore it for its, bold, lasting flavors while others loathe it for these same exact attributes, but when foodborne illness outbreaks are linked to these spicy restaurants, it’s wise to… read more
What’s in Your Kitchen? A Week in Recalls: Tea, Submarine Sandwiches, and Quesadillas.
Outbreaks & Recalls | August 3, 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
Food Policy,Food Safety | August 2, 2018
After months of public input and deliberation, the USDA has released their proposal for labels on genetically modified foods. The proposed guidelines are open for public comment until July 3rd, and would go into effect in 2020. What is on… read more
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in Tulsa County Oklahoma – What You Need To Know
Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 1, 2018
The Tulsa Health Department along with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Acute Disease Service are all three investigating a recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis. Residents of Tulsa as well as many of the surrounding counties have been influenced… read more
School Lunch – The Right Way to Pack It
Food Safety | August 1, 2018
School is upon us again, and with that exciting news comes a whole lot of packed lunches which can become more of a hassle then many parents are prepared for. While packing a lunch for your child’s day is in… read more
Do Antibiotics in Meat Pose Risk to Our Guts?
Food Safety,Science | July 31, 2018
An op-ed in the New York Times over Labor Day weekend this year raised important questions: do antibiotics in meat pose a risk to our guts? And are we doing enough to curb their overuse? Are Antibiotics in Meat a concern?… read more
Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 31, 2018
Understandably and respectably, the Evanston Golf Club in Skokie, Illinois, hosted an Independence Day celebration on July 3rd of this year. Over 900 people attended the celebration, but according to health officials, over 100 of those attendees later fell ill… read more