Consumers' misunderstandings about food irradiation have discouraged its use in the United States despite it having been proven to be safe and effective in reducing foodborne illnesses.
Consumers' misunderstandings about food irradiation have discouraged its use in the United States despite it having been proven to be safe and effective in reducing foodborne illnesses.
Guidance on the safety of cell-cultivated products has been published in the United Kingdom. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have held five workshops covering areas
Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria infections in Europe all increased in 2024 compared to the year before. Figures come from a report published by the European Food Safety Authority
Consumer protection groups say more government oversight is needed to ensure safety of infant formula.
In the retraction, the scientific publication stated that the action was based on several critical issues including the fact that the carcinogenicity of glyphosate was solely based on unpublished studies from Monsanto.
Scotland has seen a spike in infections with health officials investigating 17 outbreaks in 2024, according to recently released information. There was an increase in the number of laboratory reports
Foodborne outbreaks declined in Sweden in 2024, but the number of people sick in them increased. Data reveals the foodborne illness cases reported to the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) in
Ukraine is creating an alert system for food similar to the European RASFF platform. In November, an order came into force introducing requirements for the Rapid Notification System for threats
Ghanaianway Restaurant and Grocery LLC in Newark, NJ, is recalling 5,970 pounds of fresh salted lamb products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the USDA’s
Public health officials in Seattle are investigating a foodborne illness outbreak that affected 35 people during Thanksgiving week. The health department reports that all 35 patients ate food from Kanishka
If you were not legally responsible for the food you sell, why would you give a %^&$ about food safety?
Guidance on the safety of cell-cultivated products has been published in the United Kingdom. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have held five workshops covering areas
Guidance on the safety of cell-cultivated products has been published in the United Kingdom. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have held five workshops covering areas
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