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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
July 30, 2025
Allegheny County Health Department has issued Public Health Alert for Salmonella in Family Cow brand raw milk products. In addition to recently reported illnesses, the Health Department is looking into more than 70 other cases that may be linked to… read more
Public Health Officials Warn Residents About Cyclospora in Wake County
July 25, 2025
Just last year, an outbreak of Cyclospora in Wake County sickened over 100 residents. Across the state, even more people fell ill with this infection. Now, Wake County Public Health faces a similar challenge. A spike in this parasitic illness,… read more
Dubai Chocolate Spread Outbreak, Product Sold at World Market
July 21, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Dubai chocolate spread outbreak announcement in response to a Salmonella outbreak linked to the product. But this situation dates back even further. In June, Make Food Safe reported an earlier… read more
FDA Announces Egg Recall Outbreak Update, Fatality Included in Recent Report
July 13, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released information on their investigation into the egg recall outbreak affecting many private label eggs produced by the August Egg Company. The investigation has come to a close, but reports are tragic. More… read more
July 10, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new Salmonella outbreak on July 9, 2025. That same day, another announcement was made. Dried mushrooms have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. Is this a coincidence? Are the two… read more
Cucumber Recall in Texas Due to Salmonella Concerns
June 20, 2025
There is another cucumber recall! Consumers and picklers in the state of Texas should check their produce, as these cucumbers may be contaminated with a harmful germ called Salmonella. Cucumbers have been in the news lately, with a Salmonella outbreak… read more
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Fettuccine Alfredo Meals
June 19, 2025
Deadly Listeria outbreak linked to fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger prompts recall for prepared meals. A Listeria outbreak that has been on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) radar since early April finally has a source…. read more
Scientists Develop Nanocage-Based Filter That Removes Harmful PFAS from Water
June 15, 2025
Scientists from the University of Buffalo have developed a type of nanocage-based filter that has successfully removed PFAS from water. What are PFAS? What is a nanocage? Where is Buffalo? Answers to these pressing questions and why this research could… read more
New Study Finds Antimicrobial Resistance Makes Infections 10 Times More Deadly
June 14, 2025
A recent study found a shocking statistic about antimicrobial resistance and mortality rate. Based on accumulated data, scientists find that those suffering from resistant bacteremia have a 10% increased likelihood of death when compared to patients without antimicrobial resistant strains…. read more
How Does Listeria Get into Ice Cream?
June 12, 2025
Summer is here. This is my absolute favorite time of the year but for some not so obvious reasons. My favorite ice cream spots open back up. We tend to enjoy loading up into the car as a family after… read more