Dan Flynn

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.

Brashears promises data, science and food safety modernization at FSIS

GALVESTON, TX — The $2 billion hog market slaughter industry will get more flexibility, and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service will have greater inspection oversight.Mindy Brashears, the USDA

By Dan Flynn

/ 27 Jul 2019

Brashears promises data, science and food safety modernization at FSIS

FDA warns about fresh basil imported from Siga Logistics de RL de CV from Morelos in Mexico

Consumers should not buy, eat, or serve any fresh basil exported by Siga Logistics de RL de CV from Morelos, Mexico to the United States. The fresh basil from Siga

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Jul 2019

FDA warns about fresh basil imported from Siga Logistics de RL de CV from Morelos in Mexico

Multiple multistate Salmonella outbreaks with multiple serotypes due to backyard flocks

The July report for backyard poultry was bleak for the adults and children who care for them. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta reports that since

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Jul 2019

Multiple multistate Salmonella outbreaks with multiple serotypes due to backyard flocks

FDA uses its power to suspend food facility registration for sixth time

Topway Enterprises Inc, doing business as Kazy’s Gourmet in Houston, has lost the federal registration required to sell or distribute food. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Tuesday

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Jul 2019

FDA uses its power to suspend food facility registration for sixth time

EPA permits agricultural use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos until at least 2020

The federal Environmental Protect Agency has tossed another petition calling for a ban on the agricultural pesticide chlorpyrifos. Two years ago, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt denied requests fo revoke all

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Jul 2019

EPA permits agricultural use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos until at least 2020

Parasites are most likely riding into southern Michigan on the fresh produce imports

Some of their food might be exposing their customers to foodborne illness, say restauranters Joel and Heidi Gesiakowski. They’ve been letting customers of their Taste restaurant in Michigan’s

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Jul 2019

Parasites are most likely riding into southern Michigan on the fresh produce imports

Japanese seafood processor gets warning letter for operating without HACCP plan

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unresolved issues with the Tsukiji Motohiko Co. Ltd. located in the Kato area of Tokyo, according to a recently released May

By Dan Flynn

/ 21 Jul 2019

Japanese seafood processor gets warning letter for operating without HACCP plan

DeLauro demands an immediate mandatory recall by FDA of Cavi papayas

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, is demanding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) use its mandatory authority to force Agroson’s LLC to recall the Cavi brand of

By Dan Flynn

/ 19 Jul 2019

FSIS rules against meat and poultry warning labels about colorectal cancer risk

Increased risk of colon and rectal cancer from frequent consumption of processed meats and poultry does not merit warning labels for those products, according to a USDA ruling. USDA’s

By Dan Flynn

/ 19 Jul 2019

FSIS rules against meat and poultry warning labels about colorectal cancer risk

UK-USA research team finds pitfalls, opportunities for lab-grown meat

An independent international research team has stepped forward with cues and pointers for the fledgling lab-grown meat industry. Authors, Christopher Bryand, and Courtney Dillard say “cultured meat,” as they

By Dan Flynn

/ 19 Jul 2019

UK-USA research team finds pitfalls, opportunities for lab-grown meat

Hepatitis A outbreak prompts city to consider restaurant ratings

The Coast Guard’s 65 signal flags and pennants were part of Scott Benson’s life for 20 years. He retired with the rank of Commander and now finds himself

By Dan Flynn

/ 18 Jul 2019

Hepatitis A outbreak prompts city to consider restaurant ratings

Amos Miller gets his legal team back together and plans to fight FSIS in federal court

Amos Miller and Miller’s Organic Farm had to terminate their defense attorneys two years ago during a federal court case because Miller couldn’t pay all the legal bills.

By Dan Flynn

/ 17 Jul 2019

Amos Miller gets his legal team back together and plans to fight FSIS in federal court

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Dan Flynn

Brashears promises data, science and food safety modernization at FSIS

FDA warns about fresh basil imported from Siga Logistics de RL de CV from Morelos in Mexico

Multiple multistate Salmonella outbreaks with multiple serotypes due to backyard flocks

FDA uses its power to suspend food facility registration for sixth time

EPA permits agricultural use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos until at least 2020

Parasites are most likely riding into southern Michigan on the fresh produce imports

Japanese seafood processor gets warning letter for operating without HACCP plan

DeLauro demands an immediate mandatory recall by FDA of Cavi papayas

FSIS rules against meat and poultry warning labels about colorectal cancer risk

UK-USA research team finds pitfalls, opportunities for lab-grown meat

Hepatitis A outbreak prompts city to consider restaurant ratings

Amos Miller gets his legal team back together and plans to fight FSIS in federal court