The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) is gearing up for its 2024 Annual Meeting, set to take place July 14-17 in Long Beach, CA. Early registration is now open for a series of Pre-Meeting Workshops aimed at providing attendees with insights and practical knowledge.
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Two food agencies in the United Kingdom have voiced their concern about the lack of vets and the potential impact on the meat sector.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) urged the government and the veterinary profession to develop a sustainable approach to the UK’s vet
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Food safety specialist Francine L. Shaw has unveiled her new book, “Who Watches the Kitchen?” This exposé delves into the hidden truths of the food service industry, bringing light to incidents that have shocked the culinary world.
With 48 million people falling victim to preventable foodborne illnesses annually, Shaw’s book
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Daniel Karp, Ph.D., with the University of California-Davis, is examining the prevalence of different wild bird species in agriculture and whether they carry and transmit foodborne pathogens. Karp is also developing a photographic guide to help growers identify birds and the potential food safety risks they may pose.
The project
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This month, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the launch of a new website where Kentuckians can easily report foodborne issues.
Before the website, foodborne illness was reported to the district or local health departments by phone. The new website allows for quick and easy reporting by consumers. It also allows
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