Science & Research

Letters question whether Federal Avian flu response is enough

Two letters, signed by representatives of differing communities, express dissatisfaction with the Biden-Harris Administration’s progress in fighting Avian flu and offer suggestions for improvement. One of the letters is

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Aug 2024

Letters question whether Federal Avian flu response is enough

Animal contact linked to large Cryptosporidium outbreak

Researchers have provided details about one of the largest Cryptosporidium outbreaks in England in recent years. The outbreak of Cryptosporidium parvum was associated with a multi-day lamb petting event in

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Aug 2024

Animal contact linked to large Cryptosporidium outbreak

The deadline for comments on the Salmonella in poultry rule has been extended to Nov. 7

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is extending the deadline for comments on a proposed rule preventing poultry producers from selling chicken and turkey contaminated with high

By News Desk

/ 21 Aug 2024

The deadline for comments on the Salmonella in poultry rule has been extended to Nov. 7

FDA works to push down sodium levels

Sodium is not a pathogen, but it, too, kills. Just ask the World Health Organization (WHO), which reports that two million of the eight million poor diet deaths can be

By News Desk

/ 19 Aug 2024

Australian experts urge proper cooking after finding parasite in meat

Scientists in Australia have identified a parasite in game deer and feral pigs for the first time. Researchers at Charles Sturt University discovered the Sarcocystis species of parasite during their

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Aug 2024

Australian experts urge proper cooking after finding parasite in meat

FDA completes another round of tests, finding that pasteurized milk products are safe

The Food and Drug Administration has completed a second round of peer-reviewed testing, finding that milk and other dairy products that undergo pasteurization are safe for human consumption because the

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 Aug 2024

FDA completes another round of tests, finding that pasteurized milk products are safe

Study ranks Salmonella and Cronobacter as top baby formula hazards

Risk ranking has identified Salmonella, Cronobacter, and E. coli as the main microbial hazards in infant formula. Eight risk ranking steps and seven criteria were used to rank 34 microbiological

By News Desk

/ 7 Aug 2024

Study ranks Salmonella and Cronobacter as top baby formula hazards

Scientists urge caution despite flour test results

A study has found a low incidence of Salmonella and E. coli in flour in England, but researchers have stressed the importance of consumer awareness in avoiding infections. Scientists looked

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 Aug 2024

Scientists urge caution despite flour test results

Scientists to study pathogens in plant-based products

Researchers from the Netherlands are part of a team studying pathogens in plant-based products. Scientists will genetically characterize pathogenic bacteria in plant-based products and map their growth and behavior. The

By News Desk

/ 23 Jul 2024

Scientists to study pathogens in plant-based products

Rapid test for bird flu developed

A rapid Avian influenza molecular test, detecting the latest H5N1 variants in cattle and the recent human inflections in Colorado, is now available to fight bird flu. The rapid test

By News Desk

/ 22 Jul 2024

Majority of salmonellosis risk from raw chicken is driven by a small fraction of products, study finds

A recent study has found that the majority of salmonellosis risk from raw chicken in the United States is driven by a small fraction of products contaminated with high levels

By News Desk

/ 20 Jul 2024

Majority of salmonellosis risk from raw chicken is driven by a small fraction of products, study finds

Study finds backyard chicken flocks show higher rates of Campylobacter and Salmonella

Backyard chicken flocks in North Carolina harbor almost twice the prevalence of the foodborne bacterium Campylobacter compared to commercial farms, according to a new study. The findings come amid a

By News Desk

/ 19 Jul 2024

Study finds backyard chicken flocks show higher rates of Campylobacter and Salmonella

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Science & Research

Letters question whether Federal Avian flu response is enough

Animal contact linked to large Cryptosporidium outbreak

The deadline for comments on the Salmonella in poultry rule has been extended to Nov. 7

FDA works to push down sodium levels

Australian experts urge proper cooking after finding parasite in meat

FDA completes another round of tests, finding that pasteurized milk products are safe

Study ranks Salmonella and Cronobacter as top baby formula hazards

Scientists urge caution despite flour test results

Scientists to study pathogens in plant-based products

Rapid test for bird flu developed

Majority of salmonellosis risk from raw chicken is driven by a small fraction of products, study finds

Study finds backyard chicken flocks show higher rates of Campylobacter and Salmonella

Your Support Protects Public Health