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USDA headquarters expected to get the new (old) boss after Feb. 23 Senate confirmation vote

The U.S. Senate is expected to confirm the nomination of Tom Vilsack on Feb. 23, clearing the way for him to serve as President Biden’s Secretary of Agriculture,

By Dan Flynn

/ 19 Feb 2021

USDA headquarters expected to get the new (old) boss after Feb. 23 Senate confirmation vote

Rise in home-based businesses creates new safety worries amid pandemic

A non-profit group has added its voice to a chorus of growing safety concerns about the rise in businesses operating out of people’s homes. The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation

By News Desk

/ 19 Feb 2021

Rise in home-based businesses creates new safety worries amid pandemic

CORE outbreak investigation table provides details about ongoing work

The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with investigations ongoing,

By News Desk

/ 19 Feb 2021

CORE outbreak investigation table provides details about ongoing work

Authorities say new Salmonella outbreak likely because of eggs

Public health officials are reporting a new Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that is likely from the consumption of eggs. As of today, the outbreak has sickened more than 50 people in

By News Desk

/ 18 Feb 2021

Authorities say new Salmonella outbreak likely because of eggs

FSIS reports strong start to fiscal year 2021

Inspection personnel from USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) had a busy first quarter of the fiscal year 2021. Livestock inspections totaled 43.3 million with 66, 875

By Dan Flynn

/ 18 Feb 2021

FSIS reports strong start to fiscal year 2021

Food risk survey shows low awareness of Campylobacter

There is low awareness of Campylobacter and its impact despite it being the main cause of food poisoning in the UK, according to a project on how people perceive food-related

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Feb 2021

Food risk survey shows low awareness of Campylobacter

Don’t put food out in the snow to preserve it during rolling blackouts

Right now, millions of Americans across the country are experiencing power outages and sub-freezing to sub-zero temperatures. For many in Southern states this is a new experience and the blackouts

By News Desk

/ 18 Feb 2021

Don’t put food out in the snow to preserve it during rolling blackouts

Researchers push for more country-level foodborne disease studies

National studies on foodborne diseases are needed to help a country set its food safety priorities, according to researchers. An international team said precise national estimates are essential to rank

By News Desk

/ 18 Feb 2021

Researchers push for more country-level foodborne disease studies

FDA warns against specific brand of cheese in Listeria outbreak investigation

Federal officials have identified at least one brand of cheese of interest in their investigation of an outbreak of Listeria infections. The FDA is warning that consumers, restaurants and retailers

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Feb 2021

FDA responds to questions about report on lead, other toxins in baby food

Opinion Editor’s note: For news about the congressional report, please click here. The FDA takes exposure to toxic elements in the food supply extremely seriously, especially when it comes

By U.S. Food and Drug Administration

/ 17 Feb 2021

FDA responds to questions about report on lead, other toxins in baby food

Experts examine reasons for different Salmonella results

Wageningen University scientists have looked at why there are discrepancies in Salmonella results between poultry farmers’ and authorities’ tests. Experts analyzed factors associated with the difference between positive tests from

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Feb 2021

Experts examine reasons for different Salmonella results

CDC Health Advisory for dangerous XDR Typhi infections in United States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Health Advisory for an “extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Salmonella Typhi (Typhi) infection among U.S. residents without international travel that is

By News Desk

/ 17 Feb 2021

CDC Health Advisory for dangerous XDR Typhi infections in United States

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USDA headquarters expected to get the new (old) boss after Feb. 23 Senate confirmation vote

Rise in home-based businesses creates new safety worries amid pandemic

CORE outbreak investigation table provides details about ongoing work

Authorities say new Salmonella outbreak likely because of eggs

FSIS reports strong start to fiscal year 2021

Food risk survey shows low awareness of Campylobacter

Don’t put food out in the snow to preserve it during rolling blackouts

Researchers push for more country-level foodborne disease studies

FDA warns against specific brand of cheese in Listeria outbreak investigation

FDA responds to questions about report on lead, other toxins in baby food

Experts examine reasons for different Salmonella results

CDC Health Advisory for dangerous XDR Typhi infections in United States