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Could We See More Red Meat Allergy Cases?

Food Allergy,Our Blog | May 27, 2025

It is possible that we may see more red meat allergy cases. Is it due to the uptick in the tick populations. Pardon the pun. This is one of the speculations scientists have on the topic. But there is more… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease Investigation at South Point Hotel in Las Vegas

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 27, 2025

Have you stayed at South Point Hotel in Las Vegas and experienced pneumonia-like illness? You may have Legionnaires’ disease. The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating a cluster of travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease spanning five months. What has the… read more

Surprising New Poll of Public Perception of Raw Milk

Food Safety,Our Blog,Raw Milk | May 26, 2025

A new poll on public perception of raw milk was recently published by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The results were quite surprising. If you are an avid reader of our Make Food Safe blog,… read more

How Healthy Is That Beverage? Nestle USA Is Being Sued Over False Healthy Claims Allegations.

Our Blog | May 26, 2025

A false healthy claims lawsuit is in the works for a popular Nestle USA beverage. San Pellegrino is being examined for a false healthy claim on the basis of excess added sugars in the Italian Sparkling Fruit Drink. It made… read more

Cucumber Recall Expands as More Products Are Associated with Potentially Contaminated Produce

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 25, 2025

The cucumber recall associated with the multi-state Salmonella outbreak has recently expanded. More products may be contaminated with the harmful microbe. Bedner Growers, Inc is at the center of this year’s Salmonella outbreak. Their connection was discovered in response to… read more

Consumer Reports Releases List of Most Contaminated Poultry Plants in the U.S.

Our Blog,Salmonella | May 25, 2025

Consumer Reports releases a list of the most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S. You may recognize some of those brands. What exactly does that mean? How can you protect yourself and your family? Follow along to find out! Consumer… read more

Can Bird Flu Spread by Wind? Experts Say, Maybe!

Our Blog | May 24, 2025

A new study suggests that bird flu spread by wind is a serious possibility. With more than 150 million US bird deaths since February 2022, rising egg costs, and mounting uncertainty, this theory complicates biosecurity efforts. Bird Flu in the… read more

Moms-to-Be Want Unleaded Prenatal Vitamins and Recent California Legislation May Make That Happen

Our Blog | May 24, 2025

Prenatal vitamins are an important part of family planning. In fact, many who wish to become pregnant often start taking them well before the two pink lines appear. These vitamins are meant to help the body prepare for sharing nutrition… read more

Is There Any Truth Behind Functional Mushrooms Health Benefits?

Our Blog | May 23, 2025

What exactly are functional mushrooms and is there really any benefit to them? No, I’m not talking about psychotropic “magic” mushrooms. There are no groovy effects here. I mean those with a non-recreational health benefit. As a food, mushrooms have… read more

UK Scientists Improve AI to Detect Foodborne Illness Using Restaurant Reviews

Our Blog | May 23, 2025

Last year, Make Food Safe considered the possibility of using AI to detect foodborne illness using restaurant reviews. But new technological discoveries often age like milk. In just a year, so much has changed. A new study from the UK… read more