The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a study on cake decorating “luster dust” associated with toxic metal poisonings.
Decorating foods with luster dust and similar products is a current trend, popularized on
Continue Reading CDC study investigates luster dust baking decorations’ connection to poisonings
The USDA’s Office of Food Safety is offering a fellowship for graduate students wishing to pursue scientific research.
Applications are due by 3 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 8. Click here to apply.
Working closely
Continue Reading Deadline for USDA fellowship program in food safety research projects is Nov. 8
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh announced a $12 million investment to Hispanic-serving Institutions of higher education.
This announcement was part of a launch
Continue Reading USDA announces $12 million investment to institutions serving Hispanic students
In the first installment of this series with Sterilex, Food Safety News explores what biofilms are and their unique resistance to attempts to kill the pathogens they protect.
Food processors and manufacturers know
Continue Reading Biofilms bring safety challenges to food companies
The last few weeks have sounded remarkably familiar to Spring 2020 when we faced a nationwide (and Canada) Salmonella outbreak linked to California grown onions. We are now facing a similar outbreak – smaller
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: What did we learn – or not – from the 2020 onion outbreak
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“What do you think was different this season?” While not the first question that needs to be asked when
Continue Reading Industry can use outbreak reports to decide on food safety programs
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) promises it “is mobilizing a stronger, and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products.”
It says it wants to “move closer to the
Continue Reading This time, USDA says it’s serious about 25 percent reduction in Salmonella illnesses
People’s hand hygiene habits have changed for the better during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research in the United Kingdom.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Ipsos Mori studied consumer hand hygiene behavior during the
Continue Reading Handwashing habits in UK, Australia changed during COVID-19 pandemic
The International Association for Food Protection is looking nominations for awards to be presented at this year’s annual conference. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.
The awards will be presented at IAFP’s
Continue Reading IAFP asks for award nominations for 2022 annual meeting and conference
The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) has released its findings for 2019 for the sources of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter in 1,532 foodborne disease outbreaks.
Continue Reading CDC, FDA, and FSIS work outbreak data to find best preventive practices
