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Roof rats are leading increases in rodent infestations – and there is no end in sight

Rentokil is the world’s largest pest control company, operating in 90 countries worldwide. Its 2024 State of the Rodent Report is out. If you don’t like rats, this

By Dan Flynn

/ 17 Oct 2025

Roof rats are leading increases in rodent infestations – and there is no end in sight

Consumer Reports unveils the most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S.

Consumer Reports has released details of an investigation highlighting the most contaminated poultry processing plants in the U.S., pinpointing those with persistently high levels of Salmonella contamination. The worst

By Jonan Pilet

/ 19 Mar 2025

Consumer Reports unveils the most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S.

Food Safety Summit 2025 to tackle industry challenges

The 2025 Food Safety Summit, set for May 12-15 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, will bring together leaders from across the food industry to discuss pressing challenges, regulatory

By News Desk

/ 11 Feb 2025

Food Safety Summit 2025 to tackle industry challenges

USDA program invests millions in food safety research and workforce training

The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $14 million to support food safety research, outreach and workforce training. The investment will fund research and efforts

By News Desk

/ 21 Jan 2025

USDA program invests millions in food safety research and workforce training

Publisher’s Platform: How to prevent Salmonella or Campylobacter from ruining Thanksgiving

The contamination rate for Salmonella in retail turkey meat can be relatively low but still significant. Various studies and surveys have reported that anywhere from about 4% to 12% of

By Bill Marler

/ 28 Nov 2024

Publisher’s Platform: How to prevent Salmonella or Campylobacter from ruining Thanksgiving

Transforming FDA-regulated food products: A webinar with Jim Jones

— OPINION — If you care about food safety, then Jim Jones matters to you. A year into his tenure as Deputy Commissioner for the Human Foods Program, Jones has infused the

By Steven Grossman

/ 29 Oct 2024

Researchers pioneer nanotechnology to combat E. coli in rice, strengthen food safety

Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have made a major breakthrough in agricultural biotechnology, focusing on the use of nanotechnology to combat E. coli contamination in

By News Desk

/ 21 Oct 2024

Researchers pioneer nanotechnology to combat E. coli in rice, strengthen food safety

Study finds poultry as a major source of drug-resistant Campylobacter infections in the U.S.

A new study has identified poultry as the primary source of human Campylobacter infections in the United States, and there are significant concerns about increasing antibiotic resistance. Researchers from the

By News Desk

/ 27 Sep 2024

Study finds poultry as a major source of drug-resistant Campylobacter infections in the U.S.

‘Poisoned’ wins Emmy

The documentary “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food” has won an Emmy in the Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary category. This recognition highlights the impact of the film, which made

By News Desk

/ 26 Sep 2024

FDA, NC State, NASDA launch public health food inspections course

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) has joined forces with North Carolina State University and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

By Jonan Pilet

/ 28 Aug 2024

FDA, NC State, NASDA launch public health food inspections course

Food safety expert releases new book: ‘How to Sell Food Safety’

Food safety expert Nuno F. Soares has released a new book titled “How to Sell Food Safety: The 3 ½ Steps That Will Massively Increase Your Chances of Being Heard.” The

By News Desk

/ 23 Jul 2024

Food safety expert releases new book: ‘How to Sell Food Safety’

A raw milk warning

Editor’s Note: The following commentary is in recognition of National Dairy Month Milk and milk products like yogurt and cheese have many healthy nutrients. However, raw milk, or unpasteurized

By News Desk

/ 28 Jun 2024

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Food Safety Resources

Roof rats are leading increases in rodent infestations – and there is no end in sight

Consumer Reports unveils the most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S.

Food Safety Summit 2025 to tackle industry challenges

USDA program invests millions in food safety research and workforce training

Publisher’s Platform: How to prevent Salmonella or Campylobacter from ruining Thanksgiving

Transforming FDA-regulated food products: A webinar with Jim Jones

Researchers pioneer nanotechnology to combat E. coli in rice, strengthen food safety

Study finds poultry as a major source of drug-resistant Campylobacter infections in the U.S.

‘Poisoned’ wins Emmy

FDA, NC State, NASDA launch public health food inspections course

Food safety expert releases new book: ‘How to Sell Food Safety’

A raw milk warning

Your Support Protects Public Health