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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Outbreak Data Through 2023 Now Available to the Public
May 29, 2025
Have you ever wanted to comb through outbreak data like the pros do? The comprehensive database has just been updated. You can now sort through outbreaks involving bacteria, parasites, viruses, and chemicals spread through food and other means. All with… read more
New Use for Existing Technology to Detect Salmonella May Make Eggs Safer
May 28, 2025
Whole genome sequencing can detect Salmonella faster than traditional culture methods. Especially at lower concentrations. Could the “gold standard” of culture identification finally take a back seat to a genetic approach to detect Salmonella in environmental samples? Scientists with the… read more
May 28, 2025
A recent announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to nix a regulatory update to prevent Salmonella in poultry is shocking. Why would the organization back-burner this project after being years-in-the-making? Feds say that the document needs more… read more
Could We See More Red Meat Allergy Cases?
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
Surprising New Poll of Public Perception of 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.
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
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.
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!
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
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