Few pathogens frustrate me more than Hepatitis A, because we have had a safe, effective vaccine against it since 1995, and we still can't seem to get it into the arms of the people who need it most.
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Read the NewsA year after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. encouraged food companies to voluntarily phase out their use of synthetic dyes, little action has been taken.
According to Consumer Reports, promises by major companies like Coca-Cola, Mondelez, and Unilever haven’t materialized. The non-profit group has
Read the NewsChinese authorities have issued penalties against seven e-commerce platforms for violations including food safety.
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) imposed fines for a series of "ghost kitchen" food delivery cases.
Citing the food safety and e-commerce laws of China, SAMR ordered the platforms to correct their
Read the NewsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reporting that Ayco Farms Inc., recalled 8,302 cartons of whole cantaloupes because the fruit may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The cantaloupes were sold by Ayco Farms Inc., which first initiated the recall on March 24. On April 20, the FDA upgraded
Read the NewsFederal law allows food companies to use chemicals designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) without having them subject to review by the Food and Drug Administration. The New York law would help close that loophole.
Read the NewsAn agency in the Isle of Man has been told to look again at a food hygiene request after initially refusing to release information.
The Information Commissioner upheld a complaint against the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).
Read the NewsContaminated food plays a key role in the spread of several major pathogens, according to a Dutch source attribution study.
Scientists attributed cases of 26 foodborne pathogens in the Netherlands to seven transmission pathways, 20 food groups, and two animal groups.
Read the NewsPolice seized two jars of HiPP baby food in a store in Brno, which matched the description given in an e-mail sent by the unknown perpetrator.
Read the NewsResearchers are studying the impact nanoplastics have on Salmonella and have found they cause the pathogen to become more virulent.
The researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are particularly looking at Salmonella on plastic used in packaging for ground turkey.
Read the NewsSafe food practices and information on additives and flavorings are the main areas highlighted in the latest edition of a European food safety campaign.
The Safe2Eat campaign is organized by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It aims to deepen engagement and support informed food choices across Europe.
Read the NewsThe 40 patients are mainly children and adolescents
Read the NewsAs part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are
Read the NewsIt’s well known that direct-to-consumer (DTC) food recall communication needs improvement. Currently, there’s no legal requirement for food companies to notify consumers directly when food products are recalled. While recalls may be posted publicly on the FDA or USDA websites, the onus is on the consumers
Read the NewsMore than two-thirds of stores selling fish do not consistently follow food safety regulations, according to inspection findings from the Dutch food agency.
Most violations concerned the failure to list allergens or listing them incorrectly, and the improper handling of food, such as poor storage.
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