The debate over the legality of raw milk sales continues to stir discussions among legislators, public health officials, and consumers across the United States. Raw milk, which is milk that has not undergone pasteurization to
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Charity finds unsafe food given to asylum seekers
A report has found evidence of poor food safety in meals given to people seeking asylum in the capital of England.
Concerns were raised about food in catered accommodation in London, with reports of unsafe…
Continue Reading Charity finds unsafe food given to asylum seekersFSIS highlights 2023 accomplishments in work to protect public health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is out with its ” key achievements” for 2023 that protected public health through food safety and strengthened the food supply chain.
“USDA’s…
Continue Reading FSIS highlights 2023 accomplishments in work to protect public healthFSANZ patulin survey finds low risk to public
An Australian survey of patulin in apple juice and other apple products has found the concentration in most items was low.
In 2020, several apple juice products were recalled because of high patulin levels. In…
Continue Reading FSANZ patulin survey finds low risk to publicFilm highlights push for food safety investment in Africa
The problem of unsafe food has yet to get the global attention and resources it deserves, according to an expert cited in a new film.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Feed The Future…
Continue Reading Film highlights push for food safety investment in AfricaConsumer Reports finds one-third of chocolate is high in heavy metals
CR today released test results that have it urging Hershey’s to get harmful lead and cadmium out of its chocolate products
Key Findings:
- Despite its reputation for healthfulness, dark chocolate can be contaminated with lead
Study finds link between autism in boys and maternal diet soda and aspartame consumption
A recently published study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) shows a potential association between the diagnosis of autism in boys and their…
Continue Reading Study finds link between autism in boys and maternal diet soda and aspartame consumptionNew FDA administrator says he is ready to cooperate to restructure the agency
The Food and Drug Administration’s first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, Jim Jones, started his work yesterday and sent the below letter to colleagues.
FDA Commissioner Robert Calif appointed Jones after the agency’s embarrassing turmoil…
Continue Reading New FDA administrator says he is ready to cooperate to restructure the agencyRare anthrax strikes beef herd in South Dakota’s West River ranch country
The animal research and diagnostic lab at South Dakota State University has confirmed the presence of Anthrax in a beef herd West of the Missouri River.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Continue Reading Rare anthrax strikes beef herd in South Dakota’s West River ranch countryLegislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks
A senator and representative have introduced legislation that would give the FDA and CDC authority to enter and collect samples at feedlots during foodborne illness outbreaks.
Federal agencies currently cannot collect samples from concentrated animal…
Continue Reading Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks