Consumer Reports has released details of an investigation highlighting the most contaminated poultry processing plants in the U.S., pinpointing those with persistently high levels of Salmonella contamination.
The worst offenders
Based on data from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the report identifies 56 plants across 22 states
The 2025 Food Safety Summit, set for May 12-15 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, will bring together leaders from across the food industry to discuss pressing challenges, regulatory updates, and innovative solutions in food safety.
Billed as the “Super Bowl” of food safety events, the summit will feature
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The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $14 million to support food safety research, outreach and workforce training. The investment will fund research and efforts to strengthen the safety of our nation’s food supply.
“Ensuring that all Americans have consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe
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The contamination rate for Salmonella in retail turkey meat can be relatively low but still significant. Various studies and surveys have reported that anywhere from about 4% to 12% of turkey products may be contaminated with Salmonella. This can vary by region and over time. Campylobacter is less commonly associated
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If you care about food safety, then Jim Jones matters to you. A year into his tenure as Deputy Commissioner for the Human Foods Program, Jones has infused the FDA food programs with a new sense of mission and new approaches to greater efficiency and transparency.
The
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Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have made a major breakthrough in agricultural biotechnology, focusing on the use of nanotechnology to combat E. coli contamination in rice crops. This discovery, led by Hamidreza Sharifan and his team, offers promising solutions for improving food safety and addressing
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A new study has identified poultry as the primary source of human Campylobacter infections in the United States, and there are significant concerns about increasing antibiotic resistance.
Researchers from the Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research, using machine learning techniques and data from U.S. national surveillance, have found that 68
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The documentary “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food” has won an Emmy in the Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary category. This recognition highlights the impact of the film, which made its debut on Netflix on Aug. 2, 2023, and sheds light on critical issues surrounding food safety in the United
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) has joined forces with North Carolina State University and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) to introduce a groundbreaking food safety educational initiative.
The “Introduction to Public Health Food Inspections” course, the first of its kind
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Food safety expert Nuno F. Soares has released a new book titled “How to Sell Food Safety: The 3 ½ Steps That Will Massively Increase Your Chances of Being Heard.” The book, released today, aims to revolutionize how food safety professionals understand their role and secure buy-in from top management
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