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Important Recall: Publix Super Market and E. coli
August 31, 2018
On Thursday, the Florida Supermarket chain Publix Super Market, Inc., sent out a voluntary recall notice. Publix Super Markets, working alongside local health departments and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) are letting consumers know of a possible E…. read more
Publix’s E. coli Uh-Oh, O26 That Is…
August 31, 2018
Ground beef sold at Publix this summer may have infected 18 people with E. coli O26. The E. coli-contaminated beef was sold at Publix stores in these Florida counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River,… read more
August 14, 2018
I know it’s been awhile, and romaine lettuce has been safe to eat again for a bit. While we have gone about our normal lives, investigators were still searching for answers for what caused the massive multi-state E. coli romaine outbreak… read more
Cannabis Drinks Among Recalled Products in Cali
August 13, 2018
California is grappling with the challenges of bringing one of the largest legal marijuana markets in the world out of the shadows. The recreational marijuana market, which estimates suggest will generate some $4 billion dollars of sales in the future,… read more
Perry County Health Officials – We Have An Outbreak!
August 12, 2018
In Perry County, Missouri, thirty two cases of salmonella infection have been reported in the past five days, which amounts to more than six times the number of cases that the county health department sees in a year. As of… read more
Get Some Culture: A Guide to Culture Independent Diagnostic Tests vs Benefits of Culture
July 29, 2018
Doctors and Epidemiologists share some common goals, but sometimes their perspectives diverge. Doctors and Epidemiologist alike want to identify what is making patients sick so that they can receive the appropriate treatment. Each would also like this answer as soon… read more
Honey Smacks and Salmonella? What’s the Deal?
July 27, 2018
Make Food Safe has covered the outbreak of salmonella in cereal that triggered recalls in multiple countries last month. At this time, however, we don’t know which company was responsible for manufacturing the cereal. We, as in, anyone in the… read more
Vibrio Sickens At Least 12 in Maryland Linked to Crab. How Does Vibrio Contaminate Shellfish?
July 17, 2018
Crab meat imported from Venezuela sickens at least 12 in Maryland with Vibrio infection, health officials say. Four have been hospitalized so far and no deaths have been reported. Interviews indicate those affected consumed fresh, non-pasteurized crab meats from a… read more
Parasites Do Not Make a “Happy” Meal
July 16, 2018
Wisconsin has now joined the list of six states in the United States which 61 people have become sickened after eating salads purchased at McDonald’s. The other states include Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska; however the most cases… read more
Vibrio in Crabs is Making Marylanders More than Just Crabby
July 7, 2018
Fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela has been associated with several confirmed cases of severe bacterial illness known as Vibrio in the State of Maryland today. Crab meat found in plastic tubs can be found in many retail locations, but… read more