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USDA turns the lights on at the new bio-level 4 lab but keeps Plum Island running for now

The dedication and ribbon-cutting to open the $1.25 billion National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS, was held during the run-up to Memorial Day. But the Plum

By News Desk

/ 31 May 2023

USDA turns the lights on at the new bio-level 4 lab but keeps Plum Island running for now

IAFP Offers Open Access to Webinars During June 2023

In observance of the upcoming fifth World Food Safety Day (WFSD) on June 7, the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) has announced that it will provide open access to

By News Desk

/ 31 May 2023

IAFP Offers Open Access to Webinars During June 2023

Large rise of E. coli O26 infections noted in England

An increase in a type of E. coli over the past decade has prompted scientists to warn of an emerging threat to public health in England. While part of the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 26 May 2023

Large rise of E. coli O26 infections noted in England

New World ag on its way: FDA gives initial thumbs up to pork from gene-edited pigs

As the popular children’s poem goes: “This little piggy went to market.” Now that the Food and Drug Administration has authorized letting gene-edited pigs enter the human food chain,

By Cookson Beecher

/ 22 May 2023

New World ag on its way: FDA gives initial thumbs up to pork from gene-edited pigs

EFSA holds a two-day public meeting on food safety of lab-grown meat schemes

The European Food Safety Authority(EFSA) based in Parma, Italy last week held a two-day scientific colloquium to gather views and insights from leading scientific minds, representatives of European, international,

By News Desk

/ 15 May 2023

EFSA holds a two-day public meeting on food safety of lab-grown meat schemes

Food safety needs attention in sustainability push

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND — Attendees at a major conference have been urged to “wave the food safety flag” to keep the topic on the table during discussions around moving to more sustainable

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 May 2023

Food safety needs attention in sustainability push

Salmonella outbreaks study finds adulterant declaration might help prevent illnesses due to certain chicken products

The not ready-to-eat breaded, stuffed chicken products that are the target of new USDA regulations to declare Salmonella as an adulterant have often been the source of Salmonella outbreaks. According

By News Desk

/ 9 May 2023

Salmonella outbreaks study finds adulterant declaration might help prevent illnesses due to certain chicken products

Timely communication vital to tackle misinformation

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND – Regulatory agencies have to find a balance between being faster at communicating during a crisis and getting the message right, according to the acting director of the Office

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 May 2023

Timely communication vital to tackle misinformation

Listeria contamination in produce facilities more likely in non-contact areas, says a new study

New research funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has found that Listeria monocytogenes contamination in produce processing facilities is most likely to occur in non-contact areas such as

By News Desk

/ 3 May 2023

Listeria contamination in produce facilities more likely in non-contact areas, says a new study

New research: Inspection, laws, risk factors and foodborne illness

By Marcia Herzberg Lee, LP.D Adjunct Professor NEU For the complete study with corresponding tables and graphs, please click here. ABSTRACT Foodborne Illness variables can be broken down into

By Guest Contributor

/ 24 Apr 2023

New research: Inspection, laws, risk factors and foodborne illness

USDA announces $43 million investment in meat and poultry processing research, innovation and expansion

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced is has invested more than $43 million in meat and poultry processing research, innovation and expansion in an effort to transform the

By News Desk

/ 23 Apr 2023

USDA announces $43 million investment in meat and poultry processing research, innovation and expansion

USDA orders vaccine trials for bird flu outbreaks

USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has begun avian influenza vaccination trials that might be effective against the deadly virus in another 18 to 24 months. Highly pathogenic avian influenza

By Dan Flynn

/ 19 Apr 2023

USDA orders vaccine trials for bird flu outbreaks

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USDA turns the lights on at the new bio-level 4 lab but keeps Plum Island running for now

IAFP Offers Open Access to Webinars During June 2023

Large rise of E. coli O26 infections noted in England

New World ag on its way: FDA gives initial thumbs up to pork from gene-edited pigs

EFSA holds a two-day public meeting on food safety of lab-grown meat schemes

Food safety needs attention in sustainability push

Salmonella outbreaks study finds adulterant declaration might help prevent illnesses due to certain chicken products

Timely communication vital to tackle misinformation

Listeria contamination in produce facilities more likely in non-contact areas, says a new study

New research: Inspection, laws, risk factors and foodborne illness

USDA announces $43 million investment in meat and poultry processing research, innovation and expansion

USDA orders vaccine trials for bird flu outbreaks