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Former USDA official says consumers are scientifically responsible for food safety

– OPINION – By Mindy Brashears As we ended 2021 I kept my blogs upbeat and holiday-focused, given the season. There is a time for fun, a time for recognizing the hard

By Guest Contributor

/ 13 Jan 2022

Former USDA official says consumers are scientifically responsible for food safety

FSA looking into risks from online food sales

Efforts to quantify the level of risk posed by food sold online are at an early stage, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom. In a

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Jan 2022

FSA looking into risks from online food sales

Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved

The CDC has announced that 44 people have been infected with Salmonella Uganda from bearded dragons. Foods, surfaces and utensils can become cross contaminated if proper hygiene practices are not

By News Desk

/ 13 Jan 2022

Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved

Scientists evaluate faster Listeria detection method

Researchers in Norway have established and evaluated a faster method to detect Listeria monocytogenes. Scientists at Nofima found it was possible to detect Listeria in a sample after only four

By News Desk

/ 13 Jan 2022

Scientists evaluate faster Listeria detection method

Casseroles recalled over possible Salmonella contamination from corn linked to outbreak

Doughgirls Baking Inc. (dba, Doughgirls Comfort Kitchen & Bakeshop) is recalling King Ranch Casserole from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. This recall is connected to a Salmonella outbreak

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2022

Casseroles recalled over possible Salmonella contamination from corn linked to outbreak

Ag Industry lines up against Center for Food Safety in case against Glyphosate

On Monday the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard arguments in the challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of Glyphosate, the active ingredient in

By Dan Flynn

/ 12 Jan 2022

Ag Industry lines up against Center for Food Safety in case against Glyphosate

Studies show consumers need more flour safety education

Two recent studies published by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) on flour indicate that U.S. consumers need more education on how to use flour safely. The first

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2022

Studies show consumers need more flour safety education

Swedish agency sees decline in reports of foodborne illness, possibly because of pandemic

Bakery products were linked to the most illnesses in 2020, according to an analysis of food poisonings reported to the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket). Food categories behind illnesses included bakery

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Jan 2022

Swedish agency sees decline in reports of foodborne illness, possibly because of pandemic

Meat, fish and supplements on radar of Lithuanian officials

Lithuanian authorities have stopped the sale of possibly unsafe meat, clamped down on fish traders and uncovered food supplement violations in the past month. Officers at the State Food and

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2022

Meat, fish and supplements on radar of Lithuanian officials

Aoun brand ‘Tahineh’ recalled after testing finds Salmonella

Fattal International North America Inc. is recalling Aoun brand “Tahineh” from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. This recall of tahini was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test

By News Desk

/ 11 Jan 2022

Publisher’s Platform: whether it is for moral or business reasons, offer hepatitis A vaccination to your employees

– Opinion – Today the Roanoke Times reported that owners of Famous Anthony’s filed bankruptcy for two of their Roanoke five restaurant locations after a hepatitis A outbreak originating from one

By Bill Marler

/ 11 Jan 2022

Publisher’s Platform: whether it is for moral or business reasons, offer hepatitis A vaccination to your employees

Former Blue Bell president’s trial delayed until summer

The trial of Paul Kruse, a scion of the family that has run Blue Bell Creameries since 1919, has again been postponed. Federal Judge Robert Pitman signed an order delaying

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Jan 2022

Former Blue Bell president’s trial delayed until summer

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Former USDA official says consumers are scientifically responsible for food safety

Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved

Scientists evaluate faster Listeria detection method

Casseroles recalled over possible Salmonella contamination from corn linked to outbreak

Ag Industry lines up against Center for Food Safety in case against Glyphosate

Studies show consumers need more flour safety education

Swedish agency sees decline in reports of foodborne illness, possibly because of pandemic

Meat, fish and supplements on radar of Lithuanian officials

Aoun brand ‘Tahineh’ recalled after testing finds Salmonella

Publisher’s Platform: whether it is for moral or business reasons, offer hepatitis A vaccination to your employees

Former Blue Bell president’s trial delayed until summer