E. coli outbreak: CDC warn about romaine lettuce from Salinas, CA

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a food safety alert about romaine lettuce that may be contaminated with E. coli.

Safety last? Consumers’ response to food safety risks are altered due to prior commitment and preference

With the globalization of our food supply, food safety issues are a major concern for both public health and for the food industry.

Study finds guidance improves food safety practices at school, community gardens

School and community gardens have become increasingly popular in recent years, but the people managing and working in these gardens are often unfamiliar with food safety practices that reduce the…

CDC data show limited progress in reducing foodborne infections in 2013

The nation’s food safety grades are out and the results are mixed. CDC’s annual report card shows that foodborne infections continue to be an important public health problem in the United States.

Foodborne Illness – FDA Releases Safety Booklets

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have partnered in creating six food safety booklets for different groups that are most susceptible to food borne illness…

Does Grilling Kill E. Coli O157:H7?

Top sirloin steaks have been getting a grilling in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food safety studies. USDA microbiologist John B

The School Food Revolution: School Nutrition Professionals – The Miracle Workers Running School Cafeterias

Balancing tight budgets, complex nutrition regulations and strict food safety requirements, school nutrition professionals have their plates full, yet every school day they provide healthy meals to more than 32 million children across the country…

Ensuring That Oysters, Clams And Mussels Are Safe To Eat

Eating raw or undercooked mollusks may pose a safety hazard if they are harvested from waters polluted with pathogenic microbes, so U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are studying ways to enhance the food safety of these popular shellfish.

Food Safety In Canada Is Lax And Needs Better Oversight, Says CMAJ

Canada needs better regulation and oversight of food safety to protect Canadians as the current system is lax, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) “Canada’s public and private sectors are not doing enough to prevent food-borne illnesses,” writes Dr. Paul Hébert, Editor-in-Chief with coauthors…

Food Safety Researchers Target Lesser-Known E. coli Types

Almost everyone knows about Escherichia coli O157:H7, the culprit behind many headline-making outbreaks of foodborne illness in the United States. But the lesser-known relatives of this pathogenic microbe are increasingly of concern to food safety scientists.

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