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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Can You Get Food Poisoning from Bananas?
April 7, 2025
Can you get food poisoning from bananas? The short and reassuring answer is **yes**. Although Bananas are a low-acid fruit and they rarely harbor harmful pathogens such as Salmonella or E. coli, which can cause severe foodborne illnesses, all food… read more
Is Imported Eggs a Good Thing or a Bad Thing for Americans?
April 2, 2025
The United States is considering imported eggs as a solution to country-wide egg shortages and price surges to abate the growing crisis. But is it a good thing? With wholesale egg prices surging up over 50% and egg producers unable… read more
What’s Going on With Active Foodborne Outbreaks in the FDA?
April 1, 2025
Several active foodborne outbreaks have had movement recently. Making it a great time to update the Make Food Safe family on the current status of foodborne outbreak investigations. Listeria monocytogenes Outbreak Announced 3/13/25 Is Newest The Listeria monocytogenes outbreak announced… read more
March 20, 2025
In Naperville and throughout Illinois, victims of foodborne illness have the right to pursue legal action when contaminated food or water causes serious harm. If you or a loved one has suffered from an E. coli infection, a Naperville E…. read more
Foodborne Listeria Outbreak is the Latest in the FDA’s Active Foodborne Outbreak Investigations
March 15, 2025
A new foodborne Listeria outbreak is just the latest in a list of active foodborne illness investigations keeping the agency busy. In fact, the current US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks” table contains three active… read more
Special Occasion Charcuterie Food Safety
March 15, 2025
Charcuterie is something that has taken off like a wildfire. Some start with very simple cheese boards with crackers while others go all out and absolutely put an entire table filled spread for their guests to enjoy. Whether you keep… read more
Reports of Food Poisoning in the Treasure Valley Associated with Unlicensed Food Vendors
March 15, 2025
Central District Health of Idaho warns consumers about unlicensed food vendors after complaints of food poisoning in the Treasure Valley area this year. What is the difference between a food vendor is licensed and one that is not? What are… read more
8 Most Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in the World
March 11, 2025
Sometimes articles online catch my eye and I take a deep dive into what they are about. Recently I discovered an article that speaks about the 8 most antibiotic resistant bacteria in the world. It’s a hard pill to swallow… read more
Listeria in Willow Marsh Farms Raw Milk. Again.
March 9, 2025
Another sample tested positive for Listeria in Willow Marsh Farm raw milk. Prompting a recall and halted production. This latest positive test result comes just over a month after the last consumer warning and recall for Listeria in Willow Marsh… read more
The Problem with Netted Melons Goes Further Than Rind Deep
March 7, 2025
Netted melons pose a unique challenge. The texture of the surface serves as a webbing to attract and trap microbes. Some of which can do us harm. Harm that ranges from mild intestinal illness, to severe complication, and even death…. read more