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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Fool Me Once, But Don’t Fool Me Twice: What’s Going Into Our Food?
Food Policy | July 21, 2018
Take a stroll and then a gander down your local grocery store aisle, the majority of which contain processed foods on the shelves. Grab a box. Grab a can. Read the ingredient list. Try to pronounce some of those multi-syllabic… read more
Some States Have Higher Disease Rates – Because of Unvaccinated Kids?
Food Policy,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 20, 2018
States with high rates of non-medical exemptions from vaccines also have high rates of disease outbreak risk, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine. Could Unvaccinated Kids be the problem? There are 18 different states in the… read more
What’s in Your Kitchen? 7/16 Week in Recalls
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 17, 2018
MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe foods. Each week we bring together a list of the current recalls. Some recalls are issued due to undeclared allergens, which could cause serious or life-threatening allergic reaction… read more
The Bread Brew – Turning Leftovers into Beer
Food Policy,Food Safety | July 7, 2018
Food waste is a BIG problem, especially in a world where so many are struggling with food insecurity. In fact, over $160 billion worth of produce alone is wasted each year in the United States. Want more stats? According to… read more
Food Safety | July 1, 2018
https://www.makefoodsafe.com/red-onions-salmonella-outbreak-sickens-326-in-us-and-canada/The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. I love the time spent with family, friends, and of course, the fireworks display. I equally love the opportunity to wear the worn and faded Old Navy Fourth of July… read more
Report Foodborne Illness and Save a Life!
Food Policy,Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 29, 2018
We’ve all been there at some point in our lives. We are feeling just fine, and then all of the sudden it hits you. Like a ton of bathroom bricks. It might start with a bit of diarrhea. It’s just… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 29, 2018
A suspected E. coli outbreak in Taylorsville, North Carolina has sickened some 100 people, according to local health authorities. They believe that the outbreak is centered around a Mexican restaurant called Mexico Viejo. Most of the victims reported feeling ill… read more
What’s in Your Kitchen? 6/25 Week in Recalls
Food Allergens,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 28, 2018
MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe foods. Each week we bring together a list of the current recalls. Check back each week and evaluate your fridge, pantry, and shopping list to make sure you… read more
Picnic Food Safety – What I Learned from Eating Bad Food…
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Staphyloccocous | June 28, 2018
Ahh summertime. Outside of Fall, it is my favorite time of year. I’m not a fan of winter, which is odd considering I live in the North West. If you were to ask what makes the warmer times of the… read more
Is There Really a “Right” Way to Wash Your Food?
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 28, 2018
What’s the right way to wash your food? It’s not a simple question to answer. Filtered water? Carbonated water? A bit of dish soap? Two drops of bleach? This is an odd, but question often asked, especially when it comes… read more