Consumer Education

California judge rules Prop 12 pork sales provisions cannot be enforced without regulations

Californians won’t have to endure a price-escalating bacon shortage. California’s Superior Court for Sacramento County has halted enforcement of Proposition 12 because the California Department of Food

By Dan Flynn

/ 27 Jan 2022

California judge rules Prop 12 pork sales provisions cannot be enforced without regulations

Food agency warns about health risk from herbal mixtures sold online

The Dutch food agency has warned consumers about two herbal preparations with ingredients that could pose a risk to public health. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)

By News Desk

/ 25 Jan 2022

Food agency warns about health risk from herbal mixtures sold online

Education, food safety and issues

– OPINION – We need more than educationWe need pathogen controlHey Congress, we can’t do it aloneWith apologies to Pink Floyd The theater building at Texas A&M College had

By Carl Custer

/ 21 Jan 2022

Alaska says raw milk consumption a possible fatal risk but may make it legal

Until now, when it came to raw milk, the state of Alaska was looking out for the public health of its residents. An easy to find fact sheet on the

By Dan Flynn

/ 21 Jan 2022

Alaska says raw milk consumption a possible fatal risk but may make it legal

Letter from the Editor: For all those with a fondness for big salmon

– OPINION – North of Seattle In Snohomish County, WA, growth was enormous during the past three decades. Please don’t ask me to re-trace our steps, but back in the

By Dan Flynn

/ 20 Jan 2022

Letter from the Editor: For all those with a fondness for big salmon

Keeping food safe during power outages; be prepared to be safe

Winter storm Izzy has made its way across the eastern United States stranding many in heaps of snow, and leading to thousands of power outages. Among all the other concerns

By News Desk

/ 18 Jan 2022

Keeping food safe during power outages; be prepared to be safe

Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved

The CDC has announced that 44 people have been infected with Salmonella Uganda from bearded dragons. Foods, surfaces and utensils can become cross contaminated if proper hygiene practices are not

By News Desk

/ 13 Jan 2022

Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved

Ag Industry lines up against Center for Food Safety in case against Glyphosate

On Monday the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard arguments in the challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of Glyphosate, the active ingredient in

By Dan Flynn

/ 12 Jan 2022

Ag Industry lines up against Center for Food Safety in case against Glyphosate

Extension service hires specialist in food safety and home food preservation

The University of Georgia has hired Carla Schwan as an assistant professor and as the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialist in food safety and home food preservation in UGA’

By News Desk

/ 11 Jan 2022

Extension service hires specialist in food safety and home food preservation

Busting eggnog myths for New Year’s Eve safety

Whether or not you’re a fan of eggnog, odds are someone in your family is bringing it to your New Year’s gathering. If not made properly, the recipe

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2021

Busting eggnog myths for New Year’s Eve safety

How to keep holiday leftovers safe to eat

Too much food seems like a holiday tradition, making for lots of leftovers. This means food needs to be stored properly so it can be enjoyed for a couple more

By News Desk

/ 25 Dec 2021

How to keep holiday leftovers safe to eat

Avoiding a food poisoning nightmare before, and on, Christmas Day

Multiple cooks, including children and the elderly, and multiple meals and dishes being prepared at the same time during the holidays, all make for a potential food poisoning nightmare. The

By News Desk

/ 23 Dec 2021

Avoiding a food poisoning nightmare before, and on, Christmas Day

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Consumer Education

California judge rules Prop 12 pork sales provisions cannot be enforced without regulations

Food agency warns about health risk from herbal mixtures sold online

Education, food safety and issues

Letter from the Editor: For all those with a fondness for big salmon

Keeping food safe during power outages; be prepared to be safe

Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved

Ag Industry lines up against Center for Food Safety in case against Glyphosate

Extension service hires specialist in food safety and home food preservation

Busting eggnog myths for New Year’s Eve safety

How to keep holiday leftovers safe to eat

Avoiding a food poisoning nightmare before, and on, Christmas Day

Your Support Protects Public Health