Opinion & Contributed Articles

FDA shutdown looms; webinar today explores different FDA scenarios

— COMMENTARY — By Steven Grossman, executive director of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA On Sept. 29, 2023, I fell asleep — certain that the government would shutdown at midnight the next

By Guest Contributor

/ 28 Feb 2024

FDA shutdown looms; webinar today explores different FDA scenarios

Enhancing Food Safety: The Superiority of HOCl over quats in the food service industry

— OPINION — By Francine L. Shaw The usage of Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) in the food service industry has gained significant attention due to its effectiveness in combating various pathogens and reducing

By Guest Contributor

/ 25 Feb 2024

Enhancing Food Safety: The Superiority of HOCl over quats in the food service industry

Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Raw Milk Cheese and E. coli

As of February 16, 2024, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from four states – California, Utah, Colorado and Texas. Illnesses

By Bill Marler

/ 24 Feb 2024

Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Raw Milk Cheese and E. coli

Publisher’s Platform: With multiple Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter outbreaks and/or recalls, why is Raw Farm LLC (formerly Organic Pastures) allowed to sell raw milk products?

— OPINION — Here is bit(e) of history: Organic Pastures Dairy Company (OPDC) & Raw Farm LLC – Started OPDC in 2000 – Changed name to Raw Farm LLC in 2020 Organic Pastures

By Bill Marler

/ 21 Feb 2024

Publisher’s Platform: With multiple Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter outbreaks and/or recalls, why is Raw Farm LLC (formerly Organic Pastures) allowed to sell raw milk products?

Letter from the Editor: Vilsack gone?

His campaign for President was brief, but Tom Vilsack is one of longest serving Secretaries of Agriculture in U.S. history. He held the post for the 8-year Obama Administration,

By Dan Flynn

/ 20 Feb 2024

Publisher’s Platform: Hepatitis A outbreaks have sickened tens of thousands and killed 424; all preventable by a vaccine

— OPINION — Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported the following as of January 12, 2024: * Cases: 44,947 * Hospitalizations: 27,469 (61%) * Deaths: 424

By Bill Marler

/ 12 Feb 2024

Publisher’s Platform: Hepatitis A outbreaks have sickened tens of thousands and killed 424; all preventable by a vaccine

The Litigated Dish:Can foodborne illnesses cause death?

— COMMENTARY — Ok, I understand that discussing the potential lethality of foodborne illnesses is not the most uplifting topic, but it is a crucial aspect of food safety that often ranks

By Ilana Korchia

/ 7 Feb 2024

The Litigated Dish:Can foodborne illnesses cause death?

Foodborne diseases: Contagious, infectious, or communicable?

— COMMENTARY — By Davis W. Cheng, Ph. D. The terms “Contagious Disease,” “Infectious Disease,” and “Communicable Disease” are related concepts and often used interchangeably, but there are distinctions in their meanings

By Guest Contributor

/ 6 Feb 2024

Foodborne diseases: Contagious, infectious, or communicable?

The Litigated Dish: What is food poisoning?

— COMMENTARY — Three weeks ago, I introduced my column, “The Litigated Dish,” to answer the internet’s most frequently asked food safety questions. One particularly popular question, according to AnswerThePublic.com

By Ilana Korchia

/ 30 Jan 2024

The Litigated Dish: What is food poisoning?

Publisher’s Platform: Representatives demand FDA action on lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce

–OPINION — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Ranking Member Anna G. Eshoo

By Bill Marler

/ 24 Jan 2024

Publisher’s Platform: Representatives demand FDA action on lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce

The Litigated Dish: The who, what and how of foodborne pathogens

— OPINION — If you recall, two weeks ago, I launched my column, “The Litigated Dish,” with the goal of addressing the Internet’s most frequently asked food safety questions. I kind

By Ilana Korchia

/ 22 Jan 2024

The Litigated Dish: The who, what and how of foodborne pathogens

Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Salmonella and Charcuterie from Sam’s Club and Costco?

— OPINION — As of January 17, 2024, a total of 47 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 22 states – Arizona 2, Colorado 1, Connecticut 1,

By Bill Marler

/ 19 Jan 2024

Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Salmonella and Charcuterie from Sam’s Club and Costco?

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Opinion & Contributed Articles

FDA shutdown looms; webinar today explores different FDA scenarios

Enhancing Food Safety: The Superiority of HOCl over quats in the food service industry

Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Raw Milk Cheese and E. coli

Publisher’s Platform: With multiple Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter outbreaks and/or recalls, why is Raw Farm LLC (formerly Organic Pastures) allowed to sell raw milk products?

Letter from the Editor: Vilsack gone?

Publisher’s Platform: Hepatitis A outbreaks have sickened tens of thousands and killed 424; all preventable by a vaccine

The Litigated Dish:Can foodborne illnesses cause death?

Foodborne diseases: Contagious, infectious, or communicable?

The Litigated Dish: What is food poisoning?

Publisher’s Platform: Representatives demand FDA action on lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce

The Litigated Dish: The who, what and how of foodborne pathogens

Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Salmonella and Charcuterie from Sam’s Club and Costco?