In response to a reduction in workforce at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a coalition of consumer, industry and public health stakeholder groups issued the following statement:
“Ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply is a shared responsibility,” the coalition stated. “Food companies are committed to producing safe
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Food safety is a critical aspect of health, and understanding the risks associated with improper food handling and storage can prevent foodborne illnesses. One microorganism that poses a risk, especially with leftover rice, is Bacillus cereus. This article will discuss the characteristics of Bacillus cereus, the risks associated with leftover
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Here we go again.
From the New York Health Department:
Anyone Who Ate Food From ilili Restaurant During January 31 – February 9, 2025 Should Get Hepatitis A Vaccine as a Precautionary Measure
Hepatitis A is an Extremely Contagious Liver Disease; It is Rarely Fatal
February 14
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With no fanfare after 89 reported sick, the FDA has closed its investigation into a romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak without telling the public more and the CDC continues to remain mum.
What we do know: Outbreak posting was Dec. 4, 2024 as an E. coli O157:H7
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: FDA closes romaine lettuce outbreak with 89 sick and says nothing more?
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In 1994, in response to an E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef sold at Jack in the Box restaurants, FSIS established an E. coli sampling program which treated E. coli as an adulterant. Shortly thereafter, in the case Texas Food Industry Association v. Espy, 870 F.
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Seriously, keep me out of the meat business
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Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, is a versatile bacterium. While many strains are harmless and a natural part of our intestinal flora, some can cause severe illness, leading to serious public health concerns. Recent outbreaks associated with contaminated food sources highlight the urgent need for
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Combating E. coli — A call for vigilance in food safety practices
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In recent years, Salmonella outbreaks have become a pressing public health concern, highlighting the vulnerabilities in our food supply chain. Salmonella, a group of bacteria commonly linked to foodborne illnesses, is notorious for causing symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal distress to severe infections. It’s time for both
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Salmonella is one nasty bug
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Listeria monocytogenes, a potent and pathogenic bacterium, poses a persistent threat to our food supply and public health. Unlike many other foodborne pathogens, Listeria can thrive at refrigeration temperatures, making it particularly challenging to control. With the ability to cause severe illness — especially among vulnerable populations
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Tackling Listeria – A shared responsibility in safeguarding our food supply
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Democratic senators are expressing alarm about planned budget reallocations at the Food and Drug Administration that they fear will threaten the nation’s food safety system.
In a letter to FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones released Wednesday, Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal (Conn.), Tina Smith (Minn.)
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Senators step up to help save FDA funding of state inspection programs
