Science & Research

Study finds risky foods often available at healthcare facilities

So-called risky foods have been found on menus of healthcare facilities in Germany and Italy, according to a study published this spring. Products that may present a risk to vulnerable

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Jun 2023

Study finds risky foods often available at healthcare facilities

CDC report highlights the need for improved ill-worker policies to prevent foodborne illness

A new report from the CDC underscores the need for improved policies and enforcement to prevent food contamination by ill or infectious food workers. The implementation of paid leave for

By Jonan Pilet

/ 31 May 2023

CDC report highlights the need for improved ill-worker policies to prevent foodborne illness

CDC confirms that cashew brie caused multistate Salmonella outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report on a four state outbreak that sickened 20 people. The implicated Salmonellas were linked to the same brand of

By Coral Beach

/ 31 May 2023

CDC confirms that cashew brie caused multistate Salmonella outbreak

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

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Science & Research

Study finds risky foods often available at healthcare facilities

CDC report highlights the need for improved ill-worker policies to prevent foodborne illness

CDC confirms that cashew brie caused multistate Salmonella outbreak

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

Your Support Protects Public Health