Science & Research

Scientists find evidence of huge increase in parasitic worms found in raw seafood dishes

The next time you eat sashimi, nigiri or other forms of raw fish, you should consider doing a quick check for worms, according to a team of researchers. A new

By News Desk

/ 23 Mar 2020

Scientists find evidence of huge increase in parasitic worms found in raw seafood dishes

Some food safety event producers in holding patterns as concerns about coronavirus spread

As coronavirus containment efforts grow across the country, some event organizers, including those who are in charge of food safety conferences, are in wait-and-see mode. Yesterday a top

By News Desk

/ 12 Mar 2020

Some food safety event producers in holding patterns as concerns about coronavirus spread

How to communicate with consumers about food safety

SEATTLE — “Trust is the most important intangible aspect of any company,” Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity said at this year’s Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)

By Jonan Pilet

/ 9 Mar 2020

The FDA’s latest leafy greens action plan is more of the same

Opinion The FDA’s newly released 2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan offers a well-worn list of produce safety agenda items. Like previous agency action plans, this latest plan

By Timothy D. Lytton

/ 8 Mar 2020

The FDA’s latest leafy greens action plan is more of the same

GFSI panel buzz – coronavirus, sustainability and technology

Editor’s note: Following is a roundup of some of the topics discussed at this year’s conference of the Global Food Safety Initiative. SEATTLE — When it came to panels

By Jonan Pilet

/ 5 Mar 2020

GFSI panel buzz – coronavirus, sustainability and technology

Researchers boost Bacillus cereus knowledge

Scientists from an Australian university have discovered another toxin used by Bacillus cereus. Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) showed how the toxin can infect cells, even when the

By News Desk

/ 5 Mar 2020

Researchers boost Bacillus cereus knowledge

Deadline extended for the IAFP’s Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award

The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) has extended the nomination deadline for the Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award. Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne

By News Desk

/ 3 Mar 2020

Deadline extended for the IAFP’s Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award

GFSI Conference 2020 is 20th anniversary of international group

SEATTLE — Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Conference, with people from dozens of countries in attendance. The 2020 conference has attracted more than 1,

By Jonan Pilet

/ 26 Feb 2020

GFSI Conference 2020 is 20th anniversary of international group

Researchers boost knowledge of temperature impact on Yersinia

Researchers have analyzed what happens when a species of Yersinia switches into attack mode. Yersinia pseudotuberculosis is transmitted via contaminated food. When it arrives in the intestine of the warm-

By News Desk

/ 25 Feb 2020

Researchers boost knowledge of temperature impact on Yersinia

Study finds that raw milk cheese is a safety concern

Raw milk products are a safety concern for consumers, according to a recent study. Cheese made with unpasteurized milk is a safety concern because of possible contamination with foodborne pathogens,

By News Desk

/ 21 Feb 2020

Study finds that raw milk cheese is a safety concern

Study compares raw milk Campylobacter cases to those from other sources

Researchers in New Zealand have compared cases of raw milk-associated campylobacteriosis with those who did not report drinking this product before illness. Campylobacteriosis is the most common notifiable disease

By News Desk

/ 18 Feb 2020

Study compares raw milk Campylobacter cases to those from other sources

FDA testing finds pathogens in domestic, imported herbs and avocado products

A quarterly report from the FDA shows contamination in some domestic and imported herbs and guacamole. Such special testing programs by the FDA are ongoing for a variety of foods,

By News Desk

/ 13 Feb 2020

FDA testing finds pathogens in domestic, imported herbs and avocado products

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Science & Research

Scientists find evidence of huge increase in parasitic worms found in raw seafood dishes

Some food safety event producers in holding patterns as concerns about coronavirus spread

How to communicate with consumers about food safety

The FDA’s latest leafy greens action plan is more of the same

GFSI panel buzz – coronavirus, sustainability and technology

Researchers boost Bacillus cereus knowledge

Deadline extended for the IAFP’s Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award

GFSI Conference 2020 is 20th anniversary of international group

Researchers boost knowledge of temperature impact on Yersinia

Study finds that raw milk cheese is a safety concern

Study compares raw milk Campylobacter cases to those from other sources

FDA testing finds pathogens in domestic, imported herbs and avocado products

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