While U.S. leaders are reassuring the public that decreased inspections aren’t a food safety risk, the federal government in Canada this week announced $20 million for inspectors during the coronavirus pandemic.
The money, going to
Continue Reading Canada differs from U.S. on inspection approach during coronavirus pandemic
Latino food workers are at risk of contracting coronavirus at their jobs, which is not only a risk to their health but also to the nation’s food supply, according to a Hispanic civil rights organization.
Continue Reading Food worker advocates say lack of PPE endangering nation’s food supply
Even though we are living in uncertain times with uncertain futures, one thing that will hopefully endure the coronavirus pandemic is the new normal for washing hands.
My doctors over the years have said
Continue Reading Beach Beat: Even Sweet Caroline and Kate Winslet wash their hands
The Environmental Working Group has finished crunching numbers from a government report and again says strawberries are at the top of the group’s Dirty Dozen list of fresh produce.
Every year the non-profit group takes
Continue Reading Raisins invade list as environmental group names ‘dirty’ fresh produce
Public health officials have identified another 25 victims in an E. coli outbreak traced to raw sprouts that were served at Jimmy John’s, sold at Whole Foods and other retailers, and distributed to unknown entities.
Continue Reading Two dozen more sick in E. coli outbreak traced to raw clover sprouts
Americans shouldn’t worry about the safety of their food during the coronavirus outbreak. They should watch the FDA website’s FAQ section for up-to-the-minute information, according to agency officials who spoke today.
Offering more generalities than
Continue Reading FDA officials repeat message to remain calm about food safety during outbreak
The FDA isn’t conducting food safety inspections overseas through at least April because of the coronavirus, but the move has more to do with the federal government’s travel restrictions than it does food.
Although the
Continue Reading Coronavirus stops FDA from conducting foreign food safety inspections
Four people are dead and at least 36 people across 17 states have been sickened in a three-year Listeria outbreak linked to mushrooms imported from Korea. The virulent strain has hospitalized at least 30 of
Continue Reading Fatalities reported in Listeria outbreak traced to imported mushrooms
Top FDA administrators say the agency’s new plan for the safety of leafy greens specifically addresses problems, but a key part of the conversation is getting little more than lip service according to some observers.
Continue Reading FDA leafy greens safety plan skimpy on details about feedlot contamination
Step by step, FDA officials are tackling the link between E. coli outbreaks and leafy greens. They released their new plan today with many steps repeating their walk thus far, but new footprints are planned
Continue Reading FDA reveals 2020 plan to increase food safety of leafy greens
