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Lawsuits piling up against baby food firms over potential damage to infant brain development

There are reports of more than 80 lawsuits filed against firms that were named in a February congressional report about highly dangerous levels of arsenic and other poisons in baby

By Jonan Pilet

/ 23 Jun 2021

Lawsuits piling up against baby food firms over potential damage to infant brain development

Association contends aquaponics offer a solution to some food safety issues

The Annandale, VA-based Aquaponics Association is out with an article touting its growing methods as “solutions to foodborne illness outbreaks.” The Aquaponics Association is a nonprofit organization that cultivates

By News Desk

/ 22 Jun 2021

Association contends aquaponics offer a solution to some food safety issues

Summer is here — don’t forget safety protocols for produce

Each summer, Oklahomans find themselves celebrating weekends with backyard barbeques, and while the grilled meats may be the main attraction, a summer cookout is incomplete without the perfect summer salad.

By News Desk

/ 21 Jun 2021

Summer is here — don’t forget safety protocols for produce

Direct sales of meat to Colorado consumers may come slowly after fast approval

In the two months since Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill (SB) 21-079 to deregulate direct to consumer meat sales, there’s not been any sign of a

By Dan Flynn

/ 18 Jun 2021

Direct sales of meat to Colorado consumers may come slowly after fast approval

It won’t be COOL, but cattlemen say it will improve beef labeling

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has petitioned USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for a new labeling scheme for beef products. The petition, assigned to the

By Dan Flynn

/ 17 Jun 2021

It won’t be COOL, but cattlemen say it will improve beef labeling

State health department says norovirus infections are on the rise; offers tips

Public health officials in Minnesota are urging the public, especially foodservice workers, to take precautions against norovirus because of a rise in infections in recent weeks. The Minnesota Department of

By News Desk

/ 15 Jun 2021

State health department says norovirus infections are on the rise; offers tips

Arizona tackles power cutoffs; food safety an important issue

Knowing how harmful, or even deadly, extreme heat can be, the Arizona Corporation Commission last month approved tentative rules that would protect customers who haven’t paid their bills from

By Cookson Beecher

/ 14 Jun 2021

Arizona tackles power cutoffs; food safety an important issue

Nevada must rely upon surrounding states for cage-free eggs

With Gov. Stephen Sisolak’s signature on June 4, Nevada joined Utah, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, California, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, by mandating cage-free eggs. There just one problem. There

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Jun 2021

Nevada must rely upon surrounding states for cage-free eggs

Beach-Nut recalls infant rice cereal, terminates production of single grain rice cereal and earns praise from CR

The Beech-Nut Nutrition Co. Tuesday initiated a recall of some of its infant cereal because of excessive levels of arsenic. Also, the company will stop selling it, saying it

By Dan Flynn

/ 9 Jun 2021

Beach-Nut recalls infant rice cereal, terminates production of single grain rice cereal and earns praise from CR

Australia reports mixed food safety record for 2020

A report card on Australia’s food safety record this past year shows a decline in some foodborne diseases but mixed news on handwashing. Data was released by the Food

By News Desk

/ 8 Jun 2021

Australia reports mixed food safety record for 2020

FDA celebrates World Food Safety Day: ‘Safe Food Now for a Healthy Tomorrow’

World Food Safety Day is celebrated on June 7 and aims to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human

By News Desk

/ 7 Jun 2021

FDA celebrates World Food Safety Day: ‘Safe Food Now for a Healthy Tomorrow’

Survey finds little change in consumer food safety behavior during pandemic

Trends in food safety and hygiene behaviors in the home have remained stable during the coronavirus pandemic, according to research published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The findings come

By News Desk

/ 3 Jun 2021

Survey finds little change in consumer food safety behavior during pandemic

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Consumer Education

Lawsuits piling up against baby food firms over potential damage to infant brain development

Association contends aquaponics offer a solution to some food safety issues

Summer is here — don’t forget safety protocols for produce

It won’t be COOL, but cattlemen say it will improve beef labeling

State health department says norovirus infections are on the rise; offers tips

Arizona tackles power cutoffs; food safety an important issue

Nevada must rely upon surrounding states for cage-free eggs

Beach-Nut recalls infant rice cereal, terminates production of single grain rice cereal and earns praise from CR

Australia reports mixed food safety record for 2020

FDA celebrates World Food Safety Day: ‘Safe Food Now for a Healthy Tomorrow’

Survey finds little change in consumer food safety behavior during pandemic

Your Support Protects Public Health