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Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a case of hepatitis A in a Falmouth food service worker. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2023

Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

FSA research reveals the scale of risky food safety behaviors

A project commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed multiple examples of risky food safety practices in kitchens. Having insights into these behaviors and the factors that influence

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Nov 2023

FSA research reveals the scale of risky food safety behaviors

Australians urged not to take food safety shortcuts

The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has urged consumers not to take food safety shortcuts during the cost of living crisis. Australian Food Safety Week, from Nov. 11 to 18,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Nov 2023

Australians urged not to take food safety shortcuts

How Temperatures Affect Food Safety

“Last night, I left cooked roast beef on the counter to cool before refrigerating, but I fell asleep and discovered it this morning. I immediately put it in the refrigerator.

By News Desk

/ 31 Oct 2023

Halloween food safety: Having a spooky and safe celebration

As Halloween approaches, families across the nation are gearing up for a night of fun, costumes, and, of course, treats. However, amidst the excitement, it’s crucial to ensure that

By News Desk

/ 30 Oct 2023

Halloween food safety: Having a spooky and safe celebration

Chocolate makers say they have heavy metals issue under control

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has responded to the Consumer Reports study published earlier this week on levels of lead and cadmium in chocolate and cocoa. “Chocolate and cocoa are

By Dan Flynn

/ 27 Oct 2023

Chocolate makers say they have heavy metals issue under control

Consumer 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: Full Report:https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/a-third-of-chocolate-products-are-high-in-heavy-metals-a4844566398/ (To sign up for a free subscript

By News Desk

/ 25 Oct 2023

Consumer Reports finds one-third of chocolate is high in heavy metals

KISS and other tips for communicating about food safety discussed at AFFI forum

By Ben Chapman and Don Schaffner We spend a lot of time talking about food safety risks to various stakeholders, including consumers. As co-hosts of “Risky or Not”, we

By Guest Contributor

/ 18 Oct 2023

KISS and other tips for communicating about food safety discussed at AFFI forum

Australian survey shows handwashing improvement

There has been an increase in the number of young Australians who always wash their hands before handling food, according to a survey. Two thirds of 18 to 34 year

By News Desk

/ 16 Oct 2023

Australian survey shows handwashing improvement

Maine food worker exposes customers to hepatitis A; post-exposure vaccines available

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a case of hepatitis A in a Lewiston food service worker. The individual worked during their infectious period at Marco’

By News Desk

/ 6 Oct 2023

Maine food worker exposes customers to hepatitis A; post-exposure vaccines available

Study Raises Infant Formula Preparation Concerns

Many infant formula preparation devices do not produce water hot enough to kill harmful bacteria, according to a study by Swansea University scientists. Powdered infant formula (PIF) is reconstituted into

By Joe Whitworth

/ 5 Oct 2023

Study Raises Infant Formula Preparation Concerns

Toss or wash those usable grocery bags before they kill you

Those reusable grocery shopping bags have made the list of things to avoid at the grocery shore. So called one-time grocery plastic bags are now banned in many locations

By News Desk

/ 4 Oct 2023

Toss or wash those usable grocery bags before they kill you

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Consumer Education

Maine health agency issues alert after food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A

FSA research reveals the scale of risky food safety behaviors

Australians urged not to take food safety shortcuts

How Temperatures Affect Food Safety

Halloween food safety: Having a spooky and safe celebration

Chocolate makers say they have heavy metals issue under control

Consumer Reports finds one-third of chocolate is high in heavy metals

KISS and other tips for communicating about food safety discussed at AFFI forum

Australian survey shows handwashing improvement

Maine food worker exposes customers to hepatitis A; post-exposure vaccines available

Study Raises Infant Formula Preparation Concerns

Toss or wash those usable grocery bags before they kill you

Your Support Protects Public Health