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Study finds spice containers pose contamination risk during food preparation

By News Desk on January 6, 2023

A new study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has shown that consumers may need to rethink how they handle their spice containers.

The study found that spice…

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Study reveals outbreak trends in Malaysia

By News Desk on September 4, 2022

The number of foodborne outbreaks over a six year period in Malaysia has remained stable, according to a study.

Researchers looked at the occurrence of food poisoning incidents within Pahang, from 2013 to 2018. Pahang…

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WHO Europe offers guidance for safe food in traditional markets

By Joe Whitworth on May 15, 2021

Experts have put together a document with steps to help stakeholders manage food safety risks in traditional markets.

The report contains guidance on the promotion of safe and healthy food in traditional markets in the…
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FSA allows co-location of pet and human food production

By Joe Whitworth on January 27, 2021

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has allowed some pet food to be made in the same plant as food for human consumption.

In 2018, the FSA ran a public consultation on the subject with three…
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Scientists in EFSA program look at cross-contamination in the home

By News Desk on January 24, 2021

Researchers have modeled and estimated cross-contamination in consumer kitchens during a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) program.

The model was used to work out the impact of cross-contamination routes for different scenarios. Effectiveness of several…
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USDA shares easy at-home advice for Thanksgiving food safety

By U.S. Department of Agriculture on November 25, 2020
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This week, many will enjoy a delicious meal on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends — either in person or virtually. Taking the necessary steps toward safe food handling and sanitation will help protect…
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Listeria in pet food manufacture facility results in FDA warning letter

By News Desk on October 19, 2020

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. …
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Food safety experts can help design kitchens to reduce risks

By Francine L. Shaw on June 28, 2017

When designing a commercial kitchen, many people consider how the space will look, when they should be primarily concerned with how it will function. The design should maximize efficiency and productivity, but it also must…
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