The United Kingdom leaving the European Union has resulted in reduced communication between UK and EU food networks, according to a new report.
The annual report covers work of the UK’s national reference laboratory (NRL)
Continue Reading UK food microbiology lab notes less contact with the EU
A project looking at the surveillance and control of ciguatera poisoning in Europe has been given a second edition.
A launch meeting for EuroCigua II was attended this past week by representatives of 11 organizations
Continue Reading Ciguatera in Europe project granted follow-up
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued two more calls as part of work to estimate the burden of foodborne diseases.
WHO is seeking support from independent consultants or groups of experts with experience to
Continue Reading WHO continues efforts to estimate scale of foodborne infections
One of the most read stories reported on by the Food Safety News staff this year was about the Listeria outbreak linked to Florida-based Big Olaf ice cream. First reported in early July when there
Continue Reading Listeria webinar scheduled for Oct. 25
Foodborne illness costs Australia almost AUD $2.5 billion annually, according to updated estimates.
Figures show the scale of the problem is $2.44 billion (U.S. $1.58 billion) each year. The largest component is lost productivity because
Continue Reading Foodborne disease costs Australia nearly $2.5 billion per year
The International Association of Food Protection (IAFP) has opened a nomination period for candidates from the government sector to serve as IAFP Secretary during 2023-2024.
The elected Secretary serves a five-year term on the IAFP
Continue Reading IAFP looking for Secretary Nominations
Visual Information Specialist Micheall Myrie has worked for FSIS for over seven years, primarily supporting the graphic design needs of the Office of Employee Experience and Development (OEED). “As a skilled visual communicator, I support
Continue Reading Faces of Food Safety: Meet Michaell Myrie of FSIS
The Internation Association for Food Protection (IAFP) hosts a variety of events and meetings throughout the year. This fall there are five international food safety events IAFP partners have scheduled.
Upcoming international food safety events:
Continue Reading IAFP partners hosting Food Safety events across the globe
PITTSBURGH, PA — The opening session Sunday night of the annual meeting and conference of the International Association for Food Protection was one of good news.
Speaking to more than half of the 3,500 attendees
Continue Reading IAFP kicks off with Ivan Parkin Lecture straight out of Africa
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and STOP Foodborne Illness have announced the fourth webinar in the “Collaborating on Culture in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety” series that explores food safety culture.
The
Continue Reading FDA and STOP to co-host live Food Safety Culture Webinar at IAFP