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Scientists assess ways to control hazards in produce

Experts have evaluated a range of methods to combat microbial hazards in fruit and vegetables. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meetings on Microbial Risk Assessment (JEMRA) covered the prevention and

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Sep 2022

Scientists assess ways to control hazards in produce

Project seeks to grow knowledge of Listeria in dairy sites

An ongoing project is identifying the bacteria present in dairy processing environments to evaluate the impact on Listeria monocytogenes. Teagasc in Ireland and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna in

By News Desk

/ 18 Sep 2022

Project seeks to grow knowledge of Listeria in dairy sites

Foodborne Cryptosporidium outbreaks likely being missed in France

Foodborne sources of Cryptosporidium outbreaks are probably underestimated in France, according to a study. Researchers looked at outbreaks detected from 2017 to 2020 and summarized investigations by the Cryptosporidiosis National

By News Desk

/ 16 Sep 2022

Foodborne Cryptosporidium outbreaks likely being missed in France

AFFI looks at current detection methods for public health, regulatory policy

September is Food Safety Education month and, in recognition, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will host a virtual Food Safety Forum, where

By Guest Contributor

/ 13 Sep 2022

AFFI looks at current detection methods for public health, regulatory policy

Center for Produce Safety calls for preliminary research proposals

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is requesting 2023 proposals on food safety research. Pre-proposals must be received via email to the Center for Produce Safety by noon PDT on

By News Desk

/ 12 Sep 2022

Center for Produce Safety calls for preliminary research proposals

IAFP partners hosting Food Safety events across the globe

The Internation Association for Food Protection (IAFP) hosts a variety of events and meetings throughout the year. This fall there are five international food safety events IAFP partners have scheduled.

By News Desk

/ 8 Sep 2022

IAFP partners hosting Food Safety events across the globe

CSPI offers suggestions for FDA on data collection regarding on-farm antimicrobial use

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has submitted comments to the FDA regarding the Reagan-Udall Foundation’s preliminary report on antimicrobial use monitoring. This past spring, the

By News Desk

/ 6 Sep 2022

CSPI offers suggestions for FDA on data collection regarding on-farm antimicrobial use

Study reveals outbreak trends in Malaysia

The number of foodborne outbreaks over a six year period in Malaysia has remained stable, according to a study. Researchers looked at the occurrence of food poisoning incidents within Pahang,

By News Desk

/ 4 Sep 2022

Study reveals outbreak trends in Malaysia

FDA’s ‘Closer to Zero’ plan fails to adequately address toxic heavy metals in baby food

After reports of widespread heavy metal contamination in U.S. baby food products surfaced in 2019, the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy launched an investigation targeting

By Guest Contributor

/ 3 Sep 2022

FDA’s ‘Closer to Zero’ plan fails to adequately address toxic heavy metals in baby food

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about E. coli O157:H7 and its complications during an outbreak

— ANALYSIS — E. coli O157:H7 is one of thousands of serotypes of Escherichia coli. E. coli O157:H7 was first recognized as a pathogen in 1982 during an investigation into

By Bill Marler

/ 1 Sep 2022

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about E. coli O157:H7 and its complications during an outbreak

STOP Foodborne Illness kicks off Food Safety Education Month with STOP3000

Today is the start of Food Safety Education Month and STOP Foodborne Illness is kicking off its second annual STOP3000. STOP3000 commemorates the estimated 3000 annual, preventable deaths from foodborne

By News Desk

/ 1 Sep 2022

STOP Foodborne Illness kicks off Food Safety Education Month with STOP3000

Experts review NGS methods for norovirus in shellfish

Scientists have assessed the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods for norovirus in shellfish. They found such techniques are ready to substitute current methods despite some limitations. Bivalve molluscan shellfish

By News Desk

/ 30 Aug 2022

Experts review NGS methods for norovirus in shellfish

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Scientists assess ways to control hazards in produce

Project seeks to grow knowledge of Listeria in dairy sites

Foodborne Cryptosporidium outbreaks likely being missed in France

AFFI looks at current detection methods for public health, regulatory policy

Center for Produce Safety calls for preliminary research proposals

IAFP partners hosting Food Safety events across the globe

CSPI offers suggestions for FDA on data collection regarding on-farm antimicrobial use

Study reveals outbreak trends in Malaysia

FDA’s ‘Closer to Zero’ plan fails to adequately address toxic heavy metals in baby food

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about E. coli O157:H7 and its complications during an outbreak

STOP Foodborne Illness kicks off Food Safety Education Month with STOP3000

Experts review NGS methods for norovirus in shellfish