Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Could the Keto Diet Up Your Food Poisoning Risk?
Our Blog | March 2, 2019
Could your fad diet make you more susceptible to foodborne infection? Research studies say yes. A University College Cork study in Ireland took a look at high fat diets and susceptibility to Listeria monocytogenes infection. Could there be a Keto… read more
Food Safety,Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 28, 2019
Food recalls in the United States have slowed to a crawl as the federal government continues to grapple with the effects of the shutdown. In Canada, however, funding for food regulation has been flowing regularly, and food recalls have been… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 5, 2019
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. Putting recalled lots, UPC codes, and contact information for recalled products in one convenient place helps… read more
Vietnamese Pork Rolls Listeria Recall
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 23, 2018
The Food Safety Inspection Service of the US Department of Agriculture is recalling seven kinds of Vietnamese pork rolls distributed by Long Phung Foods of Houston, Texas over fears that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was… read more
Listeria Caramel Apples: What We Have Learned
Food Safety,Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 12, 2018
Halloween is getting closer, which means that it’s time for unfounded rumors on Facebook. That’s right: fall is barely here, it’s still basically summer, and yet someone on your newsfeed is already gearing up to share a story about Halloween… read more
Johnson County Ham Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 5, 2018
Ham is a firm family favorite and a vital component of any delicious sandwich. The list is endless for dishes made delightful with the help of trusted ham. Loved by generations of Americans, it has become a staple part of… read more
Largest Listeria Outbreak Over
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 24, 2018
Some 1,000 people in South Africa have fallen ill over the past year in the largest outbreak of listeriosis in history. Nearly 200 people have died as of the beginning of April. Now, health officials have announced the likely cause… read more
“Bologna” the Cause for Worst Foodborne Outbreak in History
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 4, 2018
South Africa is experiencing the world’s largest known Listeria outbreak. The latest reports comment that, “[a]s of May 21, 2018, a total of 1,034 cases and 204 deaths from all provinces across the country were reported by the NICD since January 1,… read more
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 1, 2018
A New York creamery that sold raw milk and cheese laced with Listeria monocytogenes caused a fatal outbreak in 2017, sickening eight people and killing two. A federal court has shuttered the company in response. The Breakdown Acting on behalf of… read more