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The Biggest Raw Milk Recalls in History

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 27, 2025

Raw milk has been a controversial topic especially lately when it seems that every time, we turn around there is a post on social media offering a herd share of raw milk often designed to be deceptive to avoid being… read more

CDC Releases Updated Foodborne Illness Statistics Report. Why Does Historical Data Matter?

Our Blog | May 27, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued their updated foodborne illness statistics report. This report updates historical trends of foodborne illness germs and is based on data up to 2019. What germs were found most often? Which ones… read more

At Least 12 Sick With Food Poisoning Symptoms After Eating at Nashville Restaurant, Sushi Train

Outbreaks & Recalls | May 27, 2025

Sushi Train is the focus of a foodborne illness investigation in Nashville, Tennessee. Reports of at least 12 customers between late March and late April have prompted an outbreak investigation. During the course of a health department inspection, serious counts… read more

Make Food Colorful Again! FDA Announces Approved Food Colors to Replaced Banned Synthetic Dyes

Food Policy,Our Blog | May 27, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that they have given the green light for three approved food colors to replace banned synthetic petroleum-based dyes. This a few weeks after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)… read more

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