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Stars are lining up in Colorado for raw milk in 2024, with some weird politics thrown in

Libertarian Party candidates taking small slices of the vote from Republican Party candidates was a factor in the recent election years that turned Colorado blue. In the interest of raw

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Sep 2023

Stars are lining up in Colorado for raw milk in 2024, with some weird politics thrown in

Study shows outbreaks increasing in Switzerland

Researchers have highlighted increased foodborne outbreaks in Switzerland in the past 15 years. Foodborne outbreaks in the country are identified by cantonal authorities and reported to the Federal Food Safety

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Sep 2023

Study shows outbreaks increasing in Switzerland

A trio of studies cover different outbreaks in Japan

Three recently published studies have detailed foodborne botulism and Campylobacter outbreaks in Japan. The first, published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, covered an outbreak of botulism in 2021 caused

By News Desk

/ 15 Sep 2023

A trio of studies cover different outbreaks in Japan

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

A senator and representative have introduced legislation that would give the FDA and CDC authority to enter and collect samples at feedlots during foodborne illness outbreaks. Federal agencies currently cannot

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2023

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

Lawsuit over farm manure disposal could also help remove pathogens from irrigation water

Just a month ago, the Environmental Protection Agency rejected revisions to the Clean Water Act submitted in 2017 for more effective regulations of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). In response,

By Dan Flynn

/ 14 Sep 2023

Lawsuit over farm manure disposal could also help remove pathogens from irrigation water

FAO and WHO release full report on hazards in produce

FAO and WHO have published the full report of an analysis looking at reducing the risk of microbiological hazards in fresh fruits and vegetables. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Sep 2023

FAO and WHO release full report on hazards in produce

E. coli outbreak involving daycare centers tops 300 patients; kitchen remains under scrutiny

The patient count in Canada’s daycare center E. Coli outbreak now stands at 310 lab-confirmed cases and public health officials are doubling down on their determination that a central

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2023

E. coli outbreak involving daycare centers tops 300 patients; kitchen remains under scrutiny

28 tons of food seized in Spain after alleged changing of shelf life dates

Spanish authorities have seized more than 28 tons of food that they said was not suitable for human consumption. Items were found in the facilities of companies in the provinces

By News Desk

/ 14 Sep 2023

28 tons of food seized in Spain after alleged changing of shelf life dates

California Senate passes Assembly bill to ban certain food ingredients for safety concerns

The California Food Safety Act, which passed the State Assembly on May 15 with a 54-to-12 vote, was also approved Monday by the State Senate with a 33 to 3

By Dan Flynn

/ 13 Sep 2023

California Senate passes Assembly bill to ban certain food ingredients for safety concerns

Ten sick in French botulism outbreak, including one American

Ten probable cases of foodborne botulism have been reported in France, according to regional health authorities. An American is believed to be among those affected and one person has died.

By News Desk

/ 13 Sep 2023

Ten sick in French botulism outbreak, including one American

Majority of foodborne infections rose in 2022 in the Netherlands

Most foodborne infections increased in the Netherlands in 2022 compared to the year before, according to the latest figures. The most notable outbreak was when 72 people contracted typhoid fever

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Sep 2023

Majority of foodborne infections rose in 2022 in the Netherlands

More than 260 patients in daycare outbreak; inspectors find roaches in kitchen

Overnight, more patients were lab-confirmed as being infected with E. coli, bringing the total to 264 people infected in an outbreak linked to daycare centers in Calgary, Canada. A total

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Sep 2023

More than 260 patients in daycare outbreak; inspectors find roaches in kitchen

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Study shows outbreaks increasing in Switzerland

A trio of studies cover different outbreaks in Japan

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

Lawsuit over farm manure disposal could also help remove pathogens from irrigation water

FAO and WHO release full report on hazards in produce

E. coli outbreak involving daycare centers tops 300 patients; kitchen remains under scrutiny

28 tons of food seized in Spain after alleged changing of shelf life dates

California Senate passes Assembly bill to ban certain food ingredients for safety concerns

Ten sick in French botulism outbreak, including one American

Majority of foodborne infections rose in 2022 in the Netherlands

More than 260 patients in daycare outbreak; inspectors find roaches in kitchen