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A Scientist Explains How Does Bacteria Get in Melons
April 17, 2019
It’s that time of year again. As the temperatures begin to defrost and food sharing holidays come into full swing, we experience another cut melon outbreak – and subsequent recall. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with… read more
Put Down Those Chopsticks! There’s a Salmonella Tuna Outbreak
April 16, 2019
First, its pre-cut melons. Now its sushi, well tuna to be more specific. April is turning into a busy month for outbreaks. We are in the midst of a Salmonella Tuna Outbreak. Here’s what you need to know: The Outbreak… read more
April 16, 2019
What is Salmonella carrau, which was implicated in the recent recall of pre-cut fruits from Caito Foods? And what is the deal with Salmonella carrau and melons? Does this Serotype Just Like Melons? Salmonella carrau is a relatively rare serotype…. read more
Lange Law Firm Files First Salmonella Lawsuit in 2019 PreCut Melon Outbreak
April 15, 2019
On April 15, 2019, national food safety lawyer Jory Lange of the Lange Law Firm, PLLC and Hans G. Poppe, of The Poppe Law Firm have filed the first salmonella melon lawsuit in the Salmonella Carrau outbreak linked to precut melons… read more
Another Melon Salmonella Lawsuit Coming?
April 13, 2019
What year is it? Over here at Make Food Safe we’re feeling a bit of deja vu. That’s because the FDA has announced that Caito Foods LLC is recalling pre-cut melon, watermelon, honeydew melon, and mixed fruits over fears of… read more
SOURCE FOUND! Ecoli O103 Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef
April 12, 2019
As the nation waited on the edge of its seat in the latest Ecoli outbreak, we have been holding our breath and crossing our fingers that a source would be found. Day by day, we have watched the numbers grow… read more
The Mystery Ecoli O103 Outbreak Continues
April 7, 2019
Last week we brought you news of an Ecoli outbreak in Kentucky. At the time, about 20 people were diagnosed and being treated. Local health authorities were trying to get to the bottom of the source in order to combat… read more
April 6, 2019
I can vividly remember the first and only time I succumbed to food poisoning (now commonly known as a foodborne illness). I had just graduated from high school and was out to dinner with my immediate family. At the time,… read more
Could a Cyclospora Outbreak Make a Comeback?
April 5, 2019
When an outbreak happens, we have a set list of bacteria we consider and discuss quite often. Between Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and other household names, one of the first parts of the equation is to figure out which bacteria… read more
April 1, 2019
Refrigeration is about as near to magic as we get in our daily lives. Think about it: without the power of a fridge or air conditioning, it’s no simple matter to make something cooler. Heating things up is relatively easy;… read more