There are reports of more than 80 lawsuits filed against firms that were named in a February congressional report about highly dangerous levels of arsenic and other poisons in baby food.
The report, requested by
Continue Reading Lawsuits piling up against baby food firms over potential damage to infant brain development
The Annandale, VA-based Aquaponics Association is out with an article touting its growing methods as “solutions to foodborne illness outbreaks.”
The Aquaponics Association is a nonprofit organization that cultivates aquaponics through “education, advocacy, and connection.”
Continue Reading Association contends aquaponics offer a solution to some food safety issues
Each summer, Oklahomans find themselves celebrating weekends with backyard barbeques, and while the grilled meats may be the main attraction, a summer cookout is incomplete without the perfect summer salad.
Just as there are safety
Continue Reading Summer is here — don’t forget safety protocols for produce
In the two months since Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill (SB) 21-079 to deregulate direct to consumer meat sales, there’s not been any sign of a new industry taking off. Work on writing
Continue Reading Direct sales of meat to Colorado consumers may come slowly after fast approval
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has petitioned USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for a new labeling scheme for beef products.
The petition, assigned to the FSIS Office of Policy and Program Development,
Continue Reading It won’t be COOL, but cattlemen say it will improve beef labeling
Public health officials in Minnesota are urging the public, especially foodservice workers, to take precautions against norovirus because of a rise in infections in recent weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Health posted a notice June
Continue Reading State health department says norovirus infections are on the rise; offers tips
Knowing how harmful, or even deadly, extreme heat can be, the Arizona Corporation Commission last month approved tentative rules that would protect customers who haven’t paid their bills from having their electricity disconnected during periods
Continue Reading Arizona tackles power cutoffs; food safety an important issue
With Gov. Stephen Sisolak’s signature on June 4, Nevada joined Utah, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, California, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, by mandating cage-free eggs.
There just one problem. There are no commercial egg producers in Nevada,
Continue Reading Nevada must rely upon surrounding states for cage-free eggs
The Beech-Nut Nutrition Co. Tuesday initiated a recall of some of its infant cereal because of excessive levels of arsenic. Also, the company will stop selling it, saying it may not be able to consistently
Continue Reading Beach-Nut recalls infant rice cereal, terminates production of single grain rice cereal and earns praise from CR
A report card on Australia’s food safety record this past year shows a decline in some foodborne diseases but mixed news on handwashing.
Data was released by the Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) and Environmental
Continue Reading Australia reports mixed food safety record for 2020
World Food Safety Day is celebrated on June 7 and aims to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market
Continue Reading FDA celebrates World Food Safety Day: ‘Safe Food Now for a Healthy Tomorrow’
