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Tiger Brands names new temporary CEO

South African company Tiger Brands is to replace its chief executive officer CEO. Tiger Brands is still involved in a class action lawsuit for its alleged role in the world’

By News Desk

/ 25 Oct 2023

Bird flu resumes in the Upper Midwest

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has returned to the Upper Midwest of the United States with a vengeance. After a break from spring through early fall, new case reports are

By News Desk

/ 23 Oct 2023

KISS and other tips for communicating about food safety discussed at AFFI forum

By Ben Chapman and Don Schaffner We spend a lot of time talking about food safety risks to various stakeholders, including consumers. As co-hosts of “Risky or Not”, we know

By Guest Contributor

/ 18 Oct 2023

KISS and other tips for communicating about food safety discussed at AFFI forum

Does artificial intelligence open up promises for food safety?

If self-driving cars can identify objects like other cars or traffic lights, why not use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify harmful bacteria in food. Turns out that this is not

By Cookson Beecher

/ 16 Oct 2023

Does artificial intelligence open up promises for food safety?

Bird flu is back among commercial poultry flocks in U.S.

The break in the blue flu outbreak that began last April may be over. The first spread of the virus since then has occurred in a 47,300 flock of

By Dan Flynn

/ 10 Oct 2023

Bird flu is back among commercial poultry flocks in U.S.

Speakers say the FDA has access to tools to improve recalls; it just needs to use them

Dozens of speakers addressed FDA officials in a listening session on Sept. 30, and almost all of them said it is time for the agency to come out of the

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Oct 2023

Speakers say the FDA has access to tools to improve recalls; it just needs to use them

Food safety expert’s book discusses hidden truths in ‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’

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

By Jonan Pilet

/ 2 Oct 2023

Food safety expert’s book discusses hidden truths in ‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’

FDA publishes rule for production of sprouts

The FDA has released its final food safety guidance for producers of sprouts, a food that has been linked to several outbreaks in recent years. The document details recommendations on

By News Desk

/ 29 Sep 2023

FDA publishes rule for production of sprouts

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Dr. Kenneth Clevenger of the FSIS

Dr. Kenneth Clevenger completed his undergraduate requirements at what is now known as the University of Texas at Arlington. After receiving his associate degree in animal science, he transferred to

By U.S. Department of Agriculture

/ 25 Sep 2023

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Dr. Kenneth Clevenger of the FSIS

Rare anthrax strikes beef herd in South Dakota’s West River ranch country

The animal research and diagnostic lab at South Dakota State University has confirmed the presence of Anthrax in a beef herd West of the Missouri River. According to the Centers

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Sep 2023

Rare anthrax strikes beef herd in South Dakota’s West River ranch country

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

A senator and representative have introduced legislation that would give the FDA and CDC authority to enter and collect samples at feedlots during foodborne illness outbreaks. Federal agencies currently cannot

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2023

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

FAO and WHO release full report on hazards in produce

FAO and WHO have published the full report of an analysis looking at reducing the risk of microbiological hazards in fresh fruits and vegetables. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Sep 2023

FAO and WHO release full report on hazards in produce

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For Industry

Tiger Brands names new temporary CEO

Bird flu resumes in the Upper Midwest

KISS and other tips for communicating about food safety discussed at AFFI forum

Does artificial intelligence open up promises for food safety?

Bird flu is back among commercial poultry flocks in U.S.

Speakers say the FDA has access to tools to improve recalls; it just needs to use them

Food safety expert’s book discusses hidden truths in ‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’

FDA publishes rule for production of sprouts

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Dr. Kenneth Clevenger of the FSIS

Rare anthrax strikes beef herd in South Dakota’s West River ranch country

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

FAO and WHO release full report on hazards in produce

Your Support Protects Public Health