Veteran journalist with 15+ years covering food safety. Dan has reported for newspapers across the West and earned Associated Press recognition for deadline reporting. At FSN, he serves as Senior Editor and covers foodborne illness policy.
Sodium reduction targets are being used to address excessive sodium intake in the U.S. On average, current consumption is almost 50 percent above the recommended limit.
We have reached a point where there are very few treatment alternatives left for some bacterial infections – including some caused by foodborne bacteria.
Just last week, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service asked for public comments on yet another GMO. It wants input about a petition to deregulate a type of soybean, developed using genetic engineering to control certain lepidopteran pests.
