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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

Salmonella in Sprouts – Are We on the Brink of Another Outbreak?

June 23, 2018

Raw sprouts are among the riskiest foods you can eat. I am not alone in this belief. Mike Doyle, the Director of the Center for Food Safety at the University of Georgia stated “I consider sprouts to be among the… read more

Oh, We Are Halfway There – A Mid-Year Recapping of Salmonella and E. coli Outbreaks

June 23, 2018

Food in all its unique manifestations is meant to be enjoyed, whether it is a delectable dish such as Coq Au Vin with all its complex flavors all the way to the humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich. However, when… read more

Salmonella Egg Outbreak Over, More to Come?

June 23, 2018

In the last week, the CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella Egg Outbreak linked to eggs being produced at Rose Acre Farms’ Hyde County Farm. The final case stats include: Forty-five people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup were… read more