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Publisher’s Platform: How hot does a food safety lawyer cook – High! As Doug Powell says, ‘stick it in’

I was managing the barbecue last night cooking chicken breasts. Of course, before they hit the grill, I had carefully removed them from the plastic-covered tray from the store, and

By Bill Marler

/ 4 May 2021

Publisher’s Platform: How hot does a food safety lawyer cook – High! As Doug Powell says, ‘stick it in’

Is UFCW v. USDA the end or just the beginning of the great line speed debate?

Seaboard Foods wants to intervene in UFCW v. USDA “to move to stay the effect of the Court’s forthcoming judgment by 10.5 months as to Seaboard, and for

By Dan Flynn

/ 4 May 2021

Is UFCW v. USDA the end or just the beginning of the great line speed debate?

Four children sick after eating cannabis-laced sweets

Four children needed hospital treatment in England after eating sweets thought to have contained cannabis. A 12-year-old boy was discharged on May 1 and the other three were expected to

By News Desk

/ 4 May 2021

Four children sick after eating cannabis-laced sweets

Food safety tips for Cinco de Mayo celebrations

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in commemoration of the Mexican Army’s victory in 1862 over the French forces of

By News Desk

/ 4 May 2021

Food safety tips for Cinco de Mayo celebrations

Nestlé, Irish food safety agency reveal challenges posed by COVID-19

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland and the Nestlé company have shared how they handled challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, including doing official controls and dealing with supply shortages.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 May 2021

Nestlé, Irish food safety agency reveal challenges posed by COVID-19

Oregon’s bill to open up data on reportable diseases may have hit snag

Data for foodborne and other reportable diseases in Oregon might take on more clarity if Senate Bill 719 ever gets moving. Time is still on its side, with the Oregon

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 May 2021

Oregon’s bill to open up data on reportable diseases may have hit snag

How to avoid poisoning from red beans

Cooking your own beans is a great way to save money, reduce waste and lower your sodium consumption, but eating improperly cooked beans can lead to serious illness. This is

By Jonan Pilet

/ 3 May 2021

EFSA scientist highlights key issues at IAFP Europe

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), novel foods and emerging risks are some of the main topics facing the food system, according to EFSA’s chief scientist. Marta Hugas, from the European Food

By Joe Whitworth

/ 3 May 2021

EFSA scientist highlights key issues at IAFP Europe

Singaporean agencies probe illnesses; help form food safety hub

Authorities in Singapore have launched an investigation after 15 people fell sick beginning in late March. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said one person was

By News Desk

/ 2 May 2021

Singaporean agencies probe illnesses; help form food safety hub

EFSA tool helps firms decide what info to give consumers

Experts have developed guidance to help food firms decide what other information to give consumers besides use-by or best-before dates to ensure food safety. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 May 2021

EFSA tool helps firms decide what info to give consumers

Federal report focuses on ongoing pathogen threat from raw flour

Warnings are now appearing on the flaps of flour packages. “Cook before sneaking a taste,” says one. Another says “Flour is raw. Please cook fully before enjoying.” And the April

By News Desk

/ 30 Apr 2021

Federal report focuses on ongoing pathogen threat from raw flour

Germany records Salmonella infections linked to poultry meat

German officials have urged people to follow hygiene rules and take care when handling raw meat following a number of Salmonella infections linked to poultry. The number of confirmed people

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 Apr 2021

Germany records Salmonella infections linked to poultry meat

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Publisher’s Platform: How hot does a food safety lawyer cook – High! As Doug Powell says, ‘stick it in’

Is UFCW v. USDA the end or just the beginning of the great line speed debate?

Four children sick after eating cannabis-laced sweets

Food safety tips for Cinco de Mayo celebrations

Nestlé, Irish food safety agency reveal challenges posed by COVID-19

Oregon’s bill to open up data on reportable diseases may have hit snag

How to avoid poisoning from red beans

EFSA scientist highlights key issues at IAFP Europe

Singaporean agencies probe illnesses; help form food safety hub

EFSA tool helps firms decide what info to give consumers

Federal report focuses on ongoing pathogen threat from raw flour

Germany records Salmonella infections linked to poultry meat