Very high levels of sodium nitrite have been detected in samples of meat sent for analysis as part of investigations into the death of one person in Poland.

The National Veterinary Research Institute in Puławy examined products provided by investigators.

They are suspected to be behind the death of a

Continue Reading High sodium nitrite levels suspected in fatal, unintentional poisoning case

In the 10 years that he worked for the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, Jeff Havens was recognized for his food safety expertise and was elected president of the Montana Environmental Health Association.

But his concern that the 2021 Montana Food Choice Act (MLFCA) allows the production and

Continue Reading Veteran food safety official sues State of Montana for political discrimination

Most state legislatures are in session, but it’s too early to know if it’s going to be a good year for food safety. The Institute for Justice, a non-profit law firm for protecting constitutional rights, is out with its Baking Bad survey of state laws that allow the sale of

Continue Reading Baking Bad survey of state laws charts homemade food options in 50 states

A legal complaint is drafted challenging the constitutionality of Montana’s popular Local Food Choice Act, Food Safely News has learned. Montana’s Local Food Choice Act exempts homemade food producers from state licensure, permitting, certification, and labeling requirements ( Chap. 04 30).

Jeff Havens, Senior Public Health Sanitarian and Registered Sanitarian
Continue Reading An individual prepares challenge to Montana’s Food Choice Act