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Students must apply now for the Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship

St. Patrick’s Day is the deadline to apply for the Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship, which provides an undergraduate from a U.S. Land Grant University a $25,000

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Mar 2019

Students must apply now for the Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship

Kratom research shows huge increase in calls to poison centers; another recall initiated

Another kratom recall is underway, adding to the long list of such products recalled for Salmonella risks. The new recall follows a research report showing a 52-fold increase in kratom

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Mar 2019

Kratom research shows huge increase in calls to poison centers; another recall initiated

UPDATED: CEO says tahini spread has been recalled; FDA considers ‘regulatory options’

UPDATE: Owners of Soom Foods reported this morning that they posted a recall on their website for the product identified in an FDA public health alert yesterday. Soom CEO Shelby

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Feb 2019

UPDATED: CEO says tahini spread has been recalled; FDA considers ‘regulatory options’

Top 10 + 1 food safety tips to avoid giving your valentine food poisoning

No one wants to think about getting a foodborne illness when celebrating Valentine’s Day but even well meaning, good dining choices, can end the celebration early. Stop Foodborne Illness

By STOP Foodborne Illness

/ 14 Feb 2019

Top 10 + 1 food safety tips to avoid giving your valentine food poisoning

Florida hepatitis A outbreak spreading; most patients are non-Hispanic whites

Florida officials report the state’s hepatitis A outbreak count for January showed 189 confirmed cases confirmed across 26 counties. The central Florida region had the highest hepatitis A activity

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Feb 2019

Florida hepatitis A outbreak spreading; most patients are non-Hispanic whites

Another California importer recalls fish from Vietnam for inspection issues

For the second time this week, sheatfish from Vietnam has been recalled for lack of inspection at a U.S. port of entry. Unlike the 1,000 pounds recalled from

By News Desk

/ 6 Feb 2019

Another California importer recalls fish from Vietnam for inspection issues

Publisher’s Platform: Anyone there? The government shutdown – Month 2

Day 34 I take a ferry to work guarded at times by now unpaid members of the Coast Guard. Next week with increasing trepidation, I will go through TSA Security

By Bill Marler

/ 25 Jan 2019

Publisher’s Platform: Anyone there? The government shutdown – Month 2

Some say lettuce labels won’t protect consumers despite FDA promises

A day after the FDA and industry unveiled their cooperative plan for labeling romaine lettuce with harvest dates and regions, an iconic consumer advocacy organization and the chair of the

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Nov 2018

Some say lettuce labels won’t protect consumers despite FDA promises

FDA warning letters cite drugs in beef, illegal claims on coconut products, botulism dangers in salsa

In recent days the Food and Drug Administration made public warning letters sent to owners of dairy and a feedlot, and producers of salsa and coconut products for violating federal

By News Desk

/ 5 Nov 2018

FDA warning letters cite drugs in beef, illegal claims on coconut products, botulism dangers in salsa

New Seasons Market recalls broth for undeclared soy

An undeclared soy allergen has caused the recall of 193 jars of New Seasons’ brand Hot & Sour Broth in all Oregon and Washington News Seasons Market stores, according to

By Kelsey M. Mackin

/ 24 Oct 2018

New Seasons Market recalls broth for undeclared soy

Producer recalls Marketside brand salads for risk of contaminated corn

A Florida company is recalling ready-to-eat salads packaged under Walmart’s Marketside brand because they include recalled corn from a third-party supplier. The corn is suspected of being contaminated with

By News Desk

/ 18 Oct 2018

FDA moves toward releasing retailer lists during food recalls; seeks comments

The FDA may begin releasing lists of retailers that receive recalled food so consumers can more easily identify it. Agency policy has prohibited the release of such information, citing considerations

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Sep 2018

FDA moves toward releasing retailer lists during food recalls; seeks comments

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Students must apply now for the Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship

Kratom research shows huge increase in calls to poison centers; another recall initiated

UPDATED: CEO says tahini spread has been recalled; FDA considers ‘regulatory options’

Top 10 + 1 food safety tips to avoid giving your valentine food poisoning

Florida hepatitis A outbreak spreading; most patients are non-Hispanic whites

Another California importer recalls fish from Vietnam for inspection issues

Publisher’s Platform: Anyone there? The government shutdown – Month 2

Some say lettuce labels won’t protect consumers despite FDA promises

FDA warning letters cite drugs in beef, illegal claims on coconut products, botulism dangers in salsa

New Seasons Market recalls broth for undeclared soy

Producer recalls Marketside brand salads for risk of contaminated corn

FDA moves toward releasing retailer lists during food recalls; seeks comments