Opinion & Contributed Articles

What’s old is new again this New Year

— OPINION — With the New Year comes new challenges, many of which are hanging on from 2022. A bright spot that appeared in the final days of 2022 that is shining

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Jan 2023

Publisher’s Platform: Is it past time for a warning label on sprouts?

— OPINION — According to the CDC, as of December 29, 2022, a total of 15 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from three states Nebraska (8)

By Bill Marler

/ 3 Jan 2023

Publisher’s Platform: Is it past time for a warning label on sprouts?

2023: Court cases, rule changes and Codex celebrations

— OPINION — Welcome to 2023! The calendars have been changed, the holiday season is coming to a close and it is time to refocus ahead of what is sure to be

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Jan 2023

2023: Court cases, rule changes and Codex celebrations

One last look at 2022’s Top Ten

— OPINION — With but a few hours remaining, it’s time to look back at the important food safety events and trends of 2022. While Food Safety News stories are the

By Dan Flynn

/ 31 Dec 2022

From outbreaks to MDMA and chemicals: 2022 in review

— OPINION — Will 2022 be remembered as the year of Salmonella in chocolate or Cronobacter in infant formula? Or did something else grab and keep your attention in the past 12

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 Dec 2022

From outbreaks to MDMA and chemicals: 2022 in review

Publisher’s Platform: History of ‘sprout breaks’ and why food safety folks avoid them

— OPINION — This is something I posted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you www.barfblog.com As far back as September 1998, FDA issued a warning against sprouts urging: Children, pregnant

By Bill Marler

/ 30 Dec 2022

Publisher’s Platform: History of ‘sprout breaks’ and why food safety folks avoid them

Publisher’s Platform: National Restaurant Association, protect your members from bankruptcy, suggest hepatitis A vaccines for all restaurant workers

— OPINION — Famous Anthony’s “About Us” Page in its website tells the story of a family run, Roanoke institution that has been taken to its knees in bankruptcy because one

By Bill Marler

/ 28 Dec 2022

Publisher’s Platform: National Restaurant Association, protect your members from bankruptcy, suggest hepatitis A vaccines for all restaurant workers

Is changing ingredients the best option to maintain safety and combat salty diets?

By Wendelyn Jones Significant resources have been invested in public health campaigns to reduce sodium intake to improve health, but dietary intake remains high, threatening safe eating habits. Guidance from

By Guest Contributor

/ 27 Dec 2022

Is changing ingredients the best option to maintain safety and combat salty diets?

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Joseph Smith of the FSIS

Joseph Smith, a consumer safety inspector (CSI) in the Chicago District, has been with FSIS for almost ten years. He began his career with the agency in February 2013 as

By U.S. Department of Agriculture

/ 26 Dec 2022

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Joseph Smith of the FSIS

Naughty or Nice

— OPINION — Most of us think that the lyrics of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” is where “Naughty or Nice” lists originated. Truth is “Naughty or Nice” pre-dates the popular

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Dec 2022

Publisher’s Platform: A little food safety fiction – sorta

— OPINION — A produce nightmare at retail – the only thing those consumers will remember is your father’s restaurant Your father had a great idea for a restaurant when he was

By Bill Marler

/ 20 Dec 2022

Publisher’s Platform: A little food safety fiction – sorta

The FDA should not wait to initiate significant and lasting change

— OPINION — By Sarah Gallo When baby formula disappeared from shelves following a recall earlier this year, it raised the question of how something this big, affecting millions across the U.

By Guest Opinion

/ 30 Nov 2022

The FDA should not wait to initiate significant and lasting change

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Opinion & Contributed Articles

What’s old is new again this New Year

Publisher’s Platform: Is it past time for a warning label on sprouts?

2023: Court cases, rule changes and Codex celebrations

One last look at 2022’s Top Ten

From outbreaks to MDMA and chemicals: 2022 in review

Publisher’s Platform: History of ‘sprout breaks’ and why food safety folks avoid them

Publisher’s Platform: National Restaurant Association, protect your members from bankruptcy, suggest hepatitis A vaccines for all restaurant workers

Is changing ingredients the best option to maintain safety and combat salty diets?

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Joseph Smith of the FSIS

Naughty or Nice

Publisher’s Platform: A little food safety fiction – sorta

The FDA should not wait to initiate significant and lasting change

Your Support Protects Public Health