The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published an annual report looking at pesticide residue levels in food.
The EFSA carried out a dietary risk assessment as part of its analysis of the results. This shows the probability that consumers will be exposed to a quantity of residues above a
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The FDA is seeking public input on Operation Stork Speed, a review of and effort to improve the quality of infant formula.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the comments will help the Food and Drug Administration with its work to increase transparency to the science
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The Batista Family’s J&F investments and BNDESPar, the other major holder of JBS SA capital, have agreed to let only minority stockholders decide whether to list JBS shares on the New York and São Paulo stock markets.
The two-year-old JBS dual listing plan will be voted on at an Extraordinary
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The CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections that are linked to contact with backyard poultry.
Information from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says at least seven people across six states have been infected. In previous years, outbreaks that have begun in the spring have grown
Continue Reading Backyard poultry flocks linked to outbreak of Salmonella; most victims younger than 5
Say the word “irradiation,” and a lot of people will shudder. Now ask them about irradiated food, and they’ll quickly say something like “definitely not.”
Yet as far back as 1999, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the irradiation of certain foods as a safe and efficient way to kill foodborne
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Easter unites families for vibrant celebrations with colorful eggs, savory hams and sweet treats, but food safety is critical to keep the holiday joyful. Improper handling of traditional foods risks Salmonella or Listeria, which sicken more than 1.3 million Americans yearly, according to 2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Gifting live animals like chicks, ducklings and bunnies during Easter remains a cherished tradition, but public health officials and animal welfare advocates warn of significant risks.
Salmonella outbreaks, animal abandonment, and ecological harm continue to plague this practice, prompting calls for safer alternatives like toys or candy.
In 2024, the
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A recent incident at a Buffalo public school has raised alarms about the food safety risks posed by edible marijuana products that resemble common candies, particularly for children.
On April 1, a teacher at the William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence inadvertently gave two students gummies laced with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
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An evaluation of domestic refrigerator temperatures has led to an update of guidance on shelf-life studies.
Work by scientists at the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) prompted a revision in the reference temperature for calculating dates for ready-to-eat refrigerated foods. It takes into account
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Spring and summer ignite wanderlust, promising long road trips, sun-drenched picnics and exotic escapes. But foodborne illness can turn adventure into misery. Each year, 48 million Americans — about 1 in 6 — suffer food poisoning, with travel heightening exposure to pathogens like Salmonella, Campylobacter and E. coli.
Whether trying
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