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Survey finds growing concern over food safety risks
Almost half of companies think food safety and health are among their biggest risks, according to a recent survey. A total of 45 percent named these topics as their main
Limited hepatitis E knowledge in pig sector hinders assessment approach
Current hepatitis E virus knowledge in Ireland is limited, creating uncertainty in assessing the risk related to the consumption of pork products. Despite the lack of information, the Food Safety
Dried meat behind Australian Salmonella outbreak
This is part 1 of a 3-part series. An unlicensed meat producer and poor hygiene at a restaurant played a role in a Salmonella outbreak in an Australian state,
Four emerging risks identified in EFSA report
Bongkrekic acid and the illegal use of a substance to give the appearance of fish freshness were examples of emerging risks discussed in a recent report about problems in Europe
Scientists expand list of infant formula hazards
Recent illnesses highlight the need to include Clostridium botulinum spores and cereulide toxin as relevant hazards in powdered infant formula, according to scientists. Ingestion of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT)-producing clostridial
FDA warns three importers about food safety failures
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or
Dark kitchen research reveals areas of concern
Hygiene and allergen concerns have been raised as part of research into delivery-only food firms operating through online platforms. Dark kitchens are businesses that offer food for delivery through
Sunday Edition: Regenerative Agriculture
Food safety begins on the farm, and farms begin with the soil.
Recalls
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Organic fruit puree pouches recalled because of plastic pieces
PT Organics Limited of Lake Oswego, OR, is recalling Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4-ounce pouches because of an internal packaging defect that may result in
Outbreaks
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Patient count in parasitic outbreak continues to increase
Michigan officials reported that another 600 cyclospora patients were identified overnight, bringing the total in the state to 7,171. The Michigan patients are part of a multistate outbreak related
Opinion & Contributed Articles
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Publisher’s Platform: The Traceability Rule was supposed to be law in January. This cyclospora outbreak started in May.
I have spent more than thirty years watching companies mistake a negative product sample for innocence. Product testing finds contamination when you are lucky. Cyclospora makes you unlucky more often than most.
Food Policy & Law
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FDA warns three importers about food safety failures
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or
World
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Survey finds growing concern over food safety risks
Almost half of companies think food safety and health are among their biggest risks, according to a recent survey. A total of 45 percent named these topics as their main
Events
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Food Safety Summit
The Food Safety Summit is the annual gathering where regulators, industry leaders, and food safety professionals come together to discuss emerging risks, regulatory changes, and best practices shaping the safety of our food supply.
AFDO Annual Educational Conference
Hosted by the Association of Food & Drug Officials (AFDO), this conference gathers federal, state, local and industry professionals for multi-track sessions on regulatory trends, retail/manufacturing control, produce, body-art and food safety best practices.
IFT First
A major food-science and technology expo, IFT FIRST connects researchers, innovators, brand leaders and policymakers to breakthrough developments in ingredients, processing, safety analytics and sustainability that are shaping tomorrow’s food system.
IAFP Annual Meeting
The IAFP Annual Meeting is one of the world’s leading gatherings of food safety professionals, bringing together researchers, regulators, and industry experts to share cutting-edge science, emerging trends, and practical strategies for protecting public health.
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