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Snail meat likely behind some outbreaks in Africa

By News Desk on July 18, 2022

Scientists have suggested that outbreaks from edible snail consumption may be going undetected in Cameroon.

Researchers detected Campylobacter, Yersinia, Listeria, Salmonella, and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in snails in Cameroon. African land snails are a…

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WHO chiefs discuss local food safety issues

By News Desk on July 3, 2022

Regional World Health Organization (WHO) leaders used World Food Safety Day to highlight topics important in their countries.

Takeshi Kasai, WHO regional director for the Western Pacific, said traditional markets are a key part of the…

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Competition aims to boost safe local food in two countries

By News Desk on April 10, 2022

EatSafe has launched a challenge to improve food safety in Ethiopia and Nigeria.

Evidence and Action Towards Safe, Nutritious Food (EatSafe) is a five-year program led by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and…
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Plant-based meat, dairy and eggs: A game changer or a flash in the pan?

By Cookson Beecher on March 31, 2022

– COMMENTARY –

You’ve probably heard a lot about the new plant-based foods — meatless beef and poultry and dairy-free milk, for example, but most people don’t know much, if anything, about them. In fact,…
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An individual prepares challenge to Montana’s Food Choice Act

By Dan Flynn on March 28, 2022

A legal complaint is drafted challenging the constitutionality of Montana’s popular Local Food Choice Act, Food Safely News has learned. Montana’s Local Food Choice Act exempts homemade food producers from state licensure, permitting, certification, and…
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Food safety tips for this Halloween with food safety expert Robert Gravani

By Jonan Pilet on October 30, 2021

Halloween has a different look in many communities this year. Outdoor Halloween parties, car trunk trick-or-treating events and more masks than ever are in the mix. With all these changes, it doesn’t hurt to brush …
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National organics meeting begins today; watch by Zoom or listen by phone

By News Desk on October 13, 2021

Today marks the beginning of the semi-annual meeting of the National Organic Standards Board, which advises the USDA’s National Organic Program on policies and regulations.

The five-day meeting will be live online with a…
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Game food safety tips for hunters

By News Desk on October 4, 2021

It’s hunting season, and just like hunters need to be well trained in gun safety to avoid accidents, hunters also need to be well trained in food safety to avoid foodborne illnesses. 

Those who field …
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Dead lizard in salad shocks restaurant patron

By News Desk on July 28, 2021

Local media in the Seattle area are reporting the a woman found a dead lizard in her restaurant salad.

Maniza Qureshi reported the incident to Seattle & King County Public Health after the shocking experience…
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Judge orders Amos Miller to pay $250,000 fine within 30 days or risk jail

By Dan Flynn on July 23, 2021

Federal Judge Edward G. Smith today signed a 39-page order imposing sanctions on Amos Miller and Miller’s Organic Farm, including a $250,000 fine and other penalties.

“In order to effect defendants’ future compliance, by making…
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