Opinion & Contributed Articles

Publisher’s Platform: Remembering another Valley Meats E. coli recall

— OPINION — The sad thing about doing this kind of work for over 30 years is that my memory still functions and I recall too much. On New Years Eve Day,

By Bill Marler

/ 2 Jan 2024

Publisher’s Platform: Remembering another Valley Meats E. coli recall

2023: From Salmonella in Sweden and Poland to E. coli and botulism outbreaks

— OPINION — While Poland and Salmonella have met before, in Sweden, eggs and Salmonella were less expected this year. There was a worrying rise in botulism incidents, and Fukushima was back

By Joe Whitworth

/ 27 Dec 2023

2023: From Salmonella in Sweden and Poland to E. coli and botulism outbreaks

Book review: On the Mechanics of becoming a power under the statehouse dome

— OPINION — In our nearly 15 years of existence, Food Safety News has consistently informed our readers about state food safety actions. The “Laboratories of Democracy” are incredibly important to food

By Dan Flynn

/ 20 Dec 2023

Book review: On the Mechanics of becoming a power under the statehouse dome

Publisher’s Platform: New Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak prompts a memory of the deadly Jensen Farms Listeria tragedy

— OPINION — As of Nov. 17, this year 43 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 15 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from Oct. 17,

By Bill Marler

/ 20 Nov 2023

Publisher’s Platform: New Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak prompts a memory of the deadly Jensen Farms Listeria tragedy

Food safety standards: Is bridging the international divide possible?

— OPINION — By Julie Chapon, Co-founder and CEO of Yuka Food safety regulations remain a critical concern globally, particularly as consumers become increasingly conscious and concerned about the ingredients present in

By Guest Contributor

/ 9 Nov 2023

Food safety standards: Is bridging the international divide possible?

Publisher’s Platform: Raw Milk – A Sickening Elixir

Organic Pastures Dairy Company was founded in 2000 and changed its business name to Raw Farm in 2020. Here is a brief history of raw milk and raw milk products

By Bill Marler

/ 7 Nov 2023

Publisher’s Platform: Raw Milk – A Sickening Elixir

Publisher’s Platform: It is past time to vaccinate food service workers against Hep A

The CDC has been reporting on an ongoing person to person outbreak of Hepatitis A for years. Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported

By Bill Marler

/ 5 Nov 2023

Publisher’s Platform: It is past time to vaccinate food service workers against Hep A

Catch-up with the FDA Commissioner

By: Robert M. Califf, FDA Commissioner of Food and Drugs Last month was the first anniversary of the White House Conference and National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The

By Guest Contributor

/ 20 Oct 2023

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 know

By Guest Contributor

/ 18 Oct 2023

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

Cracking the cronobacter case

This column was first published by Q/A and is reprinted here with permission of the author and Q/A. By Mitzi Baum At Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP), we are

By Guest Contributor

/ 11 Oct 2023

Gov. Newsom shouldn’t wait for the FDA

— OPINION — By Scott Faber Anyone who cares about the safety of our food wishes that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had the resources to protect consumers from dangerous

By Guest Opinion

/ 4 Oct 2023

Poisoned: A memorial and a call for courage in food safety

— OPINION — Today, September 18, would be my son, Riley Detwiler’s 32nd birthday. Earlier this year, I had the privilege and heartache of being part of the recently released Netflix

By Darin Detwiler

/ 18 Sep 2023

Poisoned: A memorial and a call for courage in food safety

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Opinion & Contributed Articles

Publisher’s Platform: Remembering another Valley Meats E. coli recall

2023: From Salmonella in Sweden and Poland to E. coli and botulism outbreaks

Book review: On the Mechanics of becoming a power under the statehouse dome

Publisher’s Platform: New Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak prompts a memory of the deadly Jensen Farms Listeria tragedy

Food safety standards: Is bridging the international divide possible?

Publisher’s Platform: Raw Milk – A Sickening Elixir

Publisher’s Platform: It is past time to vaccinate food service workers against Hep A

Catch-up with the FDA Commissioner

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

Cracking the cronobacter case

Gov. Newsom shouldn’t wait for the FDA

Poisoned: A memorial and a call for courage in food safety

Your Support Protects Public Health