Opinion & Contributed Articles

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?

Major FDA reorganization will heavily impact human foods program

— OPINION — By Steven Grossman, Executive Director of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA. What started as a crisis over the safety and supply of infant formula became a wide-ranging review

By Guest Contributor

/ 17 Jan 2024

Major FDA reorganization will heavily impact human foods program

The Litigated Dish: Recounting the most startling recent foodborne illness outbreaks

— OPINION — During my time at Marler Clark, I have had the chance to witness and work on some of the most tragic and profoundly disturbing foodborne illness outbreaks our firm

By Ilana Korchia

/ 15 Jan 2024

The Litigated Dish: Recounting the most startling recent foodborne illness outbreaks

2024 food safety is in the hands of the government, industry, and the consumer

— OPINION — As 2024 unfolds, there are ongoing stories that will continue to take shape, including one that impacts everyone’s daily life in the United States. The reorganization of the

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Jan 2024

2024 food safety is in the hands of the government, industry, and the consumer

Letter from The Editor: This time, let’s get over Amos Miller as quickly as possible

— OPINION — Late last year, I felt like the Amos Miller saga must be finally over. Maybe it was my sparring partner David Gumpert, the author of books like “The Raw

By Dan Flynn

/ 12 Jan 2024

Letter from The Editor: This time, let’s get over Amos Miller as quickly as possible

The Litigated Dish: Top foodborne pathogens

— OPINION — One of my New Year’s resolutions — I call it my “professional growth resolution” — is to start writing columns in 2024. I hope this will drive more traffic to

By Ilana Korchia

/ 8 Jan 2024

The Litigated Dish: Top foodborne pathogens

Focus on food safety and transparency

— OPINION — By Paul Damaren The food industry experienced a dramatic transformation in 2023, driven by the increased adoption of tech solutions, including AI, IoT, blockchain, and machine learning. These tech

By Guest Contributor

/ 8 Jan 2024

Looking ahead into 2024: UK import checks and companies facing court dates

Long-awaited checks on imports from Europe by the United Kingdom and World Food Safety Day are among the highlights for the coming year. 2024 marks 45 years since the launch

By Joe Whitworth

/ 3 Jan 2024

Looking ahead into 2024: UK import checks and companies facing court dates

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Opinion & Contributed Articles

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?

Major FDA reorganization will heavily impact human foods program

The Litigated Dish: Recounting the most startling recent foodborne illness outbreaks

2024 food safety is in the hands of the government, industry, and the consumer

Letter from The Editor: This time, let’s get over Amos Miller as quickly as possible

The Litigated Dish: Top foodborne pathogens

Focus on food safety and transparency

Looking ahead into 2024: UK import checks and companies facing court dates

Your Support Protects Public Health