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Could AI Help Detect Foodborne Illness Outbreaks?

Our Blog | June 1, 2025

UK health agencies may have a new way to detect foodborne illness outbreaks. Artificial intelligence. That’s right. AI. A novel use for a complex technology. New Surveillance Technology Will Help Detect Foodborne Illness Most cases of foodborne illness go unreported…. read more

Wash? Or Not Wash? Bagged Lettuce Addition.

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 31, 2025

Many people opt for pre-washed bagged lettuce as a convenience. It’s me. I am “many people.” But is it actually safe to consume without washing it yourself? The conservative answer to that question is an unpopular, “it depends.” Pre-Washed Bagged… read more

Outbreak Data Through 2023 Now Available to the Public

Food Safety,Our Blog | May 29, 2025

Have you ever wanted to comb through outbreak data like the pros do? The comprehensive database has just been updated. You can now sort through outbreaks involving bacteria, parasites, viruses, and chemicals spread through food and other means. All with… read more

CDC Releases Updated Foodborne Illness Statistics Report. Why Does Historical Data Matter?

Our Blog | May 27, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued their updated foodborne illness statistics report. This report updates historical trends of foodborne illness germs and is based on data up to 2019. What germs were found most often? Which ones… read more

UK Scientists Improve AI to Detect Foodborne Illness Using Restaurant Reviews

Our Blog | May 23, 2025

Last year, Make Food Safe considered the possibility of using AI to detect foodborne illness using restaurant reviews. But new technological discoveries often age like milk. In just a year, so much has changed. A new study from the UK… read more

The Evolution of Food Safety Regulations

Food Policy,Our Blog | May 23, 2025

Food safety regulations help keep our food supply safe. Ensuring that food manufacturers adhere to safety standards to ensure our food is free of contaminants, adulterants, and harmful substances. While we have certainly come a long way, we have yet… read more

What Happens During a Foodborne Illness Outbreak and What Should You Do If You Get Sick?

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 3, 2025

A foodborne illness outbreak involves two or more people getting sick from the same contaminated food or drink. But how do investigators figure out that sick people are linked to an outbreak? How is a specific source identified? It is… read more

As Rates of Foodborne Illnesses Increased in the United States, Some States Are Higher Risk for Outbreaks Based on Several Factors

Food Safety,Our Blog | April 22, 2025

Rates of foodborne illnesses increased from previous years’ statistics. Some states are higher risk for outbreaks and that is a serious cause for concern. While there is some argument that advancements in technology and communication have increased the awareness of… read more

Protect Yourself from Foodborne Illness This Winter

Our Blog | January 7, 2025

Protect yourself from foodborne illness this winter by keeping food safety in mind. The consequences of food poisoning can have a wide range. From mild gastrointestinal upset, to seriously contemplating your life choices, to life-threatening, or even deadly. Don’t gamble… read more