Science & Research

FSA looks into the impact of COVID-19 measures on illness reports

An analysis has revealed that self-reported illness appears to have increased when restrictions related to the Coronavirus pandemic were lifted. The findings come from two reports published by the Food

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 Sep 2024

FSA looks into the impact of COVID-19 measures on illness reports

Pesticide concerns rank high for produce consumers

Pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables are the top food safety fear among consumers in five countries. Scientists from the not-for-profit group CABI used survey data from 8,644 people

By News Desk

/ 19 Sep 2024

Pesticide concerns rank high for produce consumers

CPS launches $3.3 million in research projects to tackle critical food safety issues

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is launching 14 new research projects totaling more than $3.3 million to address critical food safety challenges in the fresh produce industry. The

By News Desk

/ 18 Sep 2024

CPS launches $3.3 million in research projects to tackle critical food safety issues

Scientists propose change in Campylobacter sampling approach

Researchers have suggested ways to improve analysis to help with source attribution and Campylobacter outbreak investigations. The standard method of Campylobacter detection is through culture, though feasibility constraints usually result

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Sep 2024

Scientists propose change in Campylobacter sampling approach

Consumer Reports says USDA should remove food kits from National School Lunch Program

Lunchable brand food kits have found their way into the National School Lunch Program. But the pre-packaged food kits contain relatively high levels of sodium, lead, and cadmium, according to

By News Desk

/ 12 Sep 2024

Consumer Reports says USDA should remove food kits from National School Lunch Program

Food processing aid against Listeria gets approval for use in the U.S. market

A method of combatting Listeria monocytogenes has emerged out of Canada just as the Boar’s Head outbreak has become a tragedy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and

By News Desk

/ 10 Sep 2024

Food processing aid against Listeria gets approval for use in the U.S. market

More states lining up to ban cell-grown meat

So called alt-meat, cultivated from cells and grown in laboratory-like facilities, has experienced regulatory and market success in only fits and starts. But it remains enough of a threat to

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Sep 2024

More states lining up to ban cell-grown meat

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about the Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak

Before you watch the video, please review the last two years of FSIS Inspection Reports – /content/files/files/2024/08/2024-08-27.pdf I also got this email from a former

By Bill Marler

/ 30 Aug 2024

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about the Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak

USDA begins field trials for bird flu vaccines for cattle

A letter, sent last week to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack from major representatives of the U.S. dairy, turkey, and egg industries, may have had an impact. Vilsack has

By Dan Flynn

/ 30 Aug 2024

USDA begins field trials for bird flu vaccines for cattle

Regulating agricultural water quality

— OPINION — Editor’s note: This article was first published in The Regulatory Review and is reprinted here with permission. Foodborne illness caused by contaminated agricultural water is a significant problem.

By Timothy D. Lytton

/ 28 Aug 2024

‘Healing centers’ promise to be a safe way to ‘fly’ when consuming psychedelic mushrooms

Whether Colorado regulators even thought about Joe Emerson isn’t known. Emerson is the Alaska Airlines pilot who took psychedelic mushrooms, had a friend drive him to the airport, and

By Dan Flynn

/ 27 Aug 2024

‘Healing centers’ promise to be a safe way to ‘fly’ when consuming psychedelic mushrooms

The 2025 edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans is nearing the finish line

Deadlines are approaching for another important governmental function involving food. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2025 are being worked on to provide advice on what to eat and drink

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Aug 2024

The 2025 edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans is nearing the finish line

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Science & Research

FSA looks into the impact of COVID-19 measures on illness reports

Pesticide concerns rank high for produce consumers

CPS launches $3.3 million in research projects to tackle critical food safety issues

Scientists propose change in Campylobacter sampling approach

Consumer Reports says USDA should remove food kits from National School Lunch Program

Food processing aid against Listeria gets approval for use in the U.S. market

More states lining up to ban cell-grown meat

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about the Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak

USDA begins field trials for bird flu vaccines for cattle

Regulating agricultural water quality

‘Healing centers’ promise to be a safe way to ‘fly’ when consuming psychedelic mushrooms

The 2025 edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans is nearing the finish line

Your Support Protects Public Health