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Detroit firm warned over cockroaches, other conditions in ready-to-eat tortilla facility

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 28 May 2024

Detroit firm warned over cockroaches, other conditions in ready-to-eat tortilla facility

Solving new era food safety challenges requires advancements in data sharing

— OPINION — The battle against foodborne disease has been waged since the beginning of time. Historical literature provides evidence of how earlier civilizations tried to protect themselves, their families, tribes, and

By Frank Yiannas

/ 28 May 2024

Solving new era food safety challenges requires advancements in data sharing

When in doubt, throw it out: Post-Memorial Day leftover food safety

Families often have delicious leftovers as Memorial Day festivities wrap up. And while that is a great problem to have, it’s crucial to ensure that these leftovers are safe

By News Desk

/ 27 May 2024

When in doubt, throw it out: Post-Memorial Day leftover food safety

Save time and enhance supplier quality

— ADVERTORIAL — In the globally connected agriculture and food production industries, ensuring supplier quality is paramount for us as end-consumers. Traditionally, ensuring supplier quality standards were met was, and still

By Guest Opinion

/ 27 May 2024

Fear of bird flu looms over Memorial Day food safety

As Americans prepare to celebrate Memorial Day, anxiety hangs over some outdoor gatherings amidst fears of avian flu contaminating food supplies. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the

By News Desk

/ 26 May 2024

Fear of bird flu looms over Memorial Day food safety

Undercooked pork liver linked to hepatitis E outbreak in China

Poorly cooked pork liver was the suspected source of a hepatitis E outbreak in China in 2022, according to a recent report. In July and August 2022, an outbreak of

By News Desk

/ 26 May 2024

Undercooked pork liver linked to hepatitis E outbreak in China

Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry

Public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with backyard poultry. As of May 16, 109 people across 29 states have been infected with

By News Desk

/ 25 May 2024

Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry

Czech agency summarizes food control efforts from 2023

The Czech food agency has revealed findings from various inspections and controls in its annual report. In 2023, the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI) detected 4,192 non-

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 May 2024

Czech agency summarizes food control efforts from 2023

Company refuses to recall apricot products despite FDA warning of possible cyanide poisoning

The FDA is warning consumers against consuming Apricot Power products because of the presence of the toxic compound amygdalin, which can lead to cyanide poisoning. Following receipt of a complaint

By News Desk

/ 24 May 2024

Company refuses to recall apricot products despite FDA warning of possible cyanide poisoning

FDA warns against certain frozen oysters because of risk of norovirus contamination

The FDA is advising consumers not to eat and restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of Lots B231126, B240103, and B240214 of frozen, raw,

By News Desk

/ 24 May 2024

FDA warns against certain frozen oysters because of risk of norovirus contamination

Bird flu remains widespread but still a low risk for humans

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, the widespread H5 bird flu remains a low health risk for humans. That assessment comes after a third

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 May 2024

Bird flu remains widespread but still a low risk for humans

Study finds leafy greens responsible for significant portion of U.S. foodborne illnesses and costs

Researchers from The Ohio State University have conducted a study on the attribution, burden and economic costs of foodborne illnesses associated with leafy greens in the United States. The study,

By News Desk

/ 24 May 2024

Study finds leafy greens responsible for significant portion of U.S. foodborne illnesses and costs

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Detroit firm warned over cockroaches, other conditions in ready-to-eat tortilla facility

Solving new era food safety challenges requires advancements in data sharing

When in doubt, throw it out: Post-Memorial Day leftover food safety

Save time and enhance supplier quality

Fear of bird flu looms over Memorial Day food safety

Undercooked pork liver linked to hepatitis E outbreak in China

Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry

Czech agency summarizes food control efforts from 2023

Company refuses to recall apricot products despite FDA warning of possible cyanide poisoning

FDA warns against certain frozen oysters because of risk of norovirus contamination

Bird flu remains widespread but still a low risk for humans

Study finds leafy greens responsible for significant portion of U.S. foodborne illnesses and costs