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Is There Any Truth Behind Functional Mushrooms Health Benefits?
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
May 23, 2025
So far there have been two recalls due to concerns of Salmonella in tomatoes in the news. Both originating from sellers sourcing from the same farm. A food recall for the potential presence of pathogens is never a good thing…. read more
Is Chlorinated Chicken Really a Thing? Is It Safe?
May 22, 2025
Chlorinated chicken has been a buzzy topic in my newsfeed lately. As a food safety blogger, it both surprised me and didn’t surprise me. A lot goes on behind the scenes to manage microbial growth in our food supply. But… read more
Rules for Refrigerating Leftovers, Avoiding the Danger Zone
May 22, 2025
If you are a regular reader of our Make Food Safe Blog, you have certainly come across the danger zone phrase at least a time or two. Understanding this risky temperature range and what makes it so dangerous is a… read more
Texas Attorney General Investigates General Mills on “Healthy” Claims
May 22, 2025
General Mills is under investigation in Texas. The state’s Attorney General, Ken Paxton, launched an investigation into the cereal giant’s “illegal misrepresentations of its food products as ‘healthy.’” What grounds does this Attorney General have for this claim? Let’s explore!… read more
There is a New E. coli Toxin in Town, and It Could Be Worse than STEC!
May 18, 2025
Shiga is the infamous E. coli toxin produced by certain E. coli strains. But it seems that it isn’t the only E. coli toxin we should be worried about. I’m talking about EspC. While EspC doesn’t have the same ring… read more
Slushies Can Cause Glycerol Intoxication Syndrome in Children Under Eight!
May 14, 2025
If glycerol intoxication syndrome sounds scary, that’s because it is. One of the main causes of this reaction comes from something that, other than loaded with sugar, is seemingly harmless. The slushie. Gas stations, movie theaters, and convenience stores entice… read more
The Misuse of Nitrous Oxide Canisters Has Prompted FDA Advisory
May 13, 2025
Nitrous Oxide canisters have recently gained in popularity for their novel culinary use. However, misuse of these products has caused enough adverse effects that warrants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue an advisory against off label and… read more
Packaged Sandwiches Identified as Source in Joint USDA and FDA Listeria Outbreak Investigation
May 12, 2025
A source, packaged sandwiches and convenience foods produced by Fresh & Ready Foods, LLC, has been identified in a Listeria outbreak. Both the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been investigating… read more
Hundreds of Toxic Chemicals in Tap Water Across the U.S. According to Updated Database
May 12, 2025
The newest update to the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) tap water database identifies hundreds of toxic chemicals in tap water across the country. Are you surprised? Toxic chemicals in tap water isn’t a new thing. There have been toxic chemicals… read more