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New Zealand officials remind people of the dangers of raw milk

New Zealand’s government is reminding people to be aware of the risks that come with drinking raw, unpasteurized milk. The country’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) posted the

By Catharine Huddle

/ 22 Mar 2018

University of Florida updates recall manual for food businesses

Any business involved in the manufacture, processing, packing, holding or delivery of food for people needs to understand and address food recalls. When safety concerns arise with food, manufacturers have

By News Desk

/ 9 Mar 2018

Spring chickens have sprung; CDC warns of pathogen dangers

Baby chick season is upon us. Some say the big question is whether the chicken or the egg came first, but public health pros say a more important question is

By Kelsey M. Mackin

/ 19 Feb 2018

Sweet or sickly sweet, it’s your choice for Valentine’s Day

Flowers or chocolate? Dining out or staying in? These are the two biggest Valentine’s Day dilemmas. While flowers and chocolates can help make for a great night, poor dining

By STOP Foodborne Illness

/ 12 Feb 2018

Briefly: Sizzlin’ Salmonella — Two raw stories, neither good

Every hour of every day people around the world are living with and working to resolve food safety issues. Here is a sampling of current headlines for your consumption, brought

By News Desk

/ 7 Feb 2018

Friends don’t make friends sick on Super Bowl Sunday

I come from a long line of, “Oh, just leave that leftover chicken – or pheasant, or scrambled eggs, or fried potatoes – on the counter. Someone will eat it later.” And

By Catharine Huddle

/ 1 Feb 2018

There’s snow place like home, unless you’re an RV snowbird

Just as feathered birds head south for warmer weather, so, too, do human snowbirds, who pack up their RVs and travel trailers they call home once they get to their

By Cookson Beecher

/ 23 Jan 2018

Briefly: Pufferfish poison — Sail or fail — CRISPR mushrooms

Every hour of every day people around the world are living with and working to resolve food safety issues. Here is a sampling of current headlines for your consumption, brought

By News Desk

/ 19 Jan 2018

Don’t get ejected from the playoff party for food safety fouls

The NFL playoffs are often a time for gatherings of family and friends for fun and food. Just as a team cannot be successful unless all the players are on

By Kelsey M. Mackin

/ 12 Jan 2018

Food safety reminders for your egg-cellent holiday season

With the holiday season hustling and bustling, company and food goes hand in hand. Friends and families gather for dinner and coworkers share treats in offices and factories. Each holiday

By Kelsey M. Mackin

/ 21 Dec 2017

Holiday Hazard: ‘Canned’ bread a recipe for botulism poisoning

Holiday baking is a staple for many gift givers, but bread makers should take caution: Making bread in canning jars creates a readymade package, but poses life-threatening risks. According to

By Kelsey M. Mackin

/ 12 Dec 2017

Briefly: Hot stockings — Healthy as a horse — Drugs down

Every hour of every day people around the world are living with and working to resolve food safety issues. Here is a sampling of current headlines for your consumption, brought

By Kelsey M. Mackin

/ 11 Dec 2017

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Food Safety Guides

New Zealand officials remind people of the dangers of raw milk

University of Florida updates recall manual for food businesses

Spring chickens have sprung; CDC warns of pathogen dangers

Sweet or sickly sweet, it’s your choice for Valentine’s Day

Briefly: Sizzlin’ Salmonella — Two raw stories, neither good

Friends don’t make friends sick on Super Bowl Sunday

There’s snow place like home, unless you’re an RV snowbird

Briefly: Pufferfish poison — Sail or fail — CRISPR mushrooms

Don’t get ejected from the playoff party for food safety fouls

Holiday Hazard: ‘Canned’ bread a recipe for botulism poisoning

Briefly: Hot stockings — Healthy as a horse — Drugs down

Your Support Protects Public Health