Opinion & Contributed Articles

Beach Beat: Round and round Chipotle goes, where the outbreaks will end, nobody knows

Opinion Denver, we have a problem. Despite a corporate policy of “zero tolerance” for food safety mistakes, the most infamous burrito chain in the country continues to make its customers

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Aug 2018

Beach Beat: Round and round Chipotle goes, where the outbreaks will end, nobody knows

Is the edible marijuana industry doomed to become a pot full o’ pathogens?

Opinion It seems like edible cannabis is available everywhere these days. Dispensaries are popping up around the country, and people can easily purchase edible marijuana online, including on popular e-retail

By Francine L. Shaw

/ 12 Aug 2018

Is the edible marijuana industry doomed to become a pot full o’ pathogens?

Seeking action: Representative presses FDA for answers on cyclospora in salad

Opinion Editor’s note: U.S. Rep Rosa DeLauro sent this letter to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on Friday. Dear Commissioner Gottlieb: I write out of concern about the current

By Guest Opinion

/ 6 Aug 2018

Seeking action: Representative presses FDA for answers on cyclospora in salad

Researchers working to reduce milk spoilage; better use-by dating expected

The “sell-by” and “best-by” dates on milk cartons may soon become more meaningful and accurate. Cornell food scientists have created a new predictive model that examines spore-forming bacteria and when

By Guest Contributor

/ 5 Aug 2018

Researchers working to reduce milk spoilage; better use-by dating expected

Letter to The Editor: Let’s make it humans vs. bugs and stop pointing fingers

Opinion Editor’s note: We want to hear from our readers, and that’s you. Letters to the Editor can be submitted via the Contact Us link on our website.

By Food Safety News Readers

/ 3 Aug 2018

Letter to The Editor: Let’s make it humans vs. bugs and stop pointing fingers

Factoring in the human element in food safety programs

Have you asked yourself the following question? How do I, as the person in my organization who is accountable for effective implementation of the company’s “Compliance Plan,” hold my

By Guest Opinion

/ 28 Jul 2018

Factoring in the human element in food safety programs

Publisher’s Platform: Poisoned – A Summer Read before you BBQ

Opinion We have about 500 “Poisoned” books that we would like to “give away.” All you need to do is subscribe to Food Safety News for the first time (see link above) and then send your mailing address to ldale@marlerclark.com. Happy reading, and thanks for subscribing.

By Bill Marler

/ 27 Jul 2018

Publisher’s Platform: Why are these fish still on store shelves? I was wrong.

Although the brand was recalled, the Best Buy Date was not part of the recall. My apologies to my friends at Safeway. On July 23rd Pepperidge Farms recalled Goldfish crackers

By Bill Marler

/ 26 Jul 2018

Publisher’s Platform: 2018 has been a Big, Bad Year for U.S. Foodborne Illnesses

First off, yes, 2018 seems to be – and we are just 1/2 way into it – a very Big, Bad year for foodborne illnesses. Second, I am not sure why.

By Bill Marler

/ 22 Jul 2018

Publisher’s Platform: 2018 has been a Big, Bad Year for U.S. Foodborne Illnesses

FDA should choose public safety over corporate confidentiality

The FDA has an opportunity now to update its recall disclosure policy to provide consumers critical information they need and want to protect themselves during an outbreak. The agency can,

By Sharon Natanblut

/ 17 Jul 2018

Letter From The Editor: Just a chat with the new administrator

During last week’s IAFP meetings in Salt Lake City, I had the opportunity to chat with FSIS Administrator Carmen Rottenberg, who is also serving as USDA’s Acting Deputy

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Jul 2018

Unfinished business: Keeping the focus on food safety

In just the past few months, outbreaks involving romaine lettuce, pre-cut melons and Honey Smacks cereal have reminded us that the work to more effectively prevent foodborne illness is far

By Michael Taylor

/ 9 Jul 2018

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Opinion & Contributed Articles

Beach Beat: Round and round Chipotle goes, where the outbreaks will end, nobody knows

Is the edible marijuana industry doomed to become a pot full o’ pathogens?

Seeking action: Representative presses FDA for answers on cyclospora in salad

Researchers working to reduce milk spoilage; better use-by dating expected

Letter to The Editor: Let’s make it humans vs. bugs and stop pointing fingers

Factoring in the human element in food safety programs

Publisher’s Platform: Poisoned – A Summer Read before you BBQ

Publisher’s Platform: Why are these fish still on store shelves? I was wrong.

Publisher’s Platform: 2018 has been a Big, Bad Year for U.S. Foodborne Illnesses

FDA should choose public safety over corporate confidentiality

Letter From The Editor: Just a chat with the new administrator

Unfinished business: Keeping the focus on food safety

Your Support Protects Public Health