CDC, Federal partners develop improved method for attributing foodborne illness

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have developed an improved method for…

Raw Meat And Poultry With Added Sodium Will Be Easier To Identify, Says USDA

The USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture’s) has proposed a new regulation so that consumers can easily identify which raw meats and poultry have added substances or marinades which may raise their sodium levels. At the moment it is hard to tell whether added solutions are present, says FSIS (Food Safety and Inspection Service), which is part of the USDA…

USDA Secretary Vilsack And HHS Secretary Sebelius Launch First Joint National Multimedia Campaign To Help Families Prevent Food Poisoning

The Ad Council is joining the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, in partnership with the U.S.

Government Of Canada Implements New, Faster Testing Method For Shellfish Toxins

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has developed an innovative new paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) testing method.

Spring Clean Your Kitchen To "Be Food Safe"

As you spring clean your closets, cars, and garages, the U.S. Department of Agriculture”s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) encourages everyone to Be Food Safe and give your kitchen – especially refrigerators and freezers where raw meat, poultry and seafood is stored – a thorough cleaning as well…

Government Of Canada Delivers More Transparency On Food Safety Enforcement

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will now publish information about its compliance and enforcement activities being taken to protect the safety of the Canadian food, animal and plant supply. “Food safety is a top priority of the Government of Canada and we are listening to Canadians,” said Minister Ritz…

National Advisory Committee On Microbiological Criteria For Foods Reestablished Under New Charter

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) has been re-chartered to add a consumer group representative…

National Advisory Committee On Microbiological Criteria For Foods Reestablished Under New Charter

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) has been re-chartered to add a consumer group representative…

Government Of Canada Promotes Safe Food Handling Practices With On-Line Resources

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has created four web-based videos that promote safe food handling practices in the home. The four main messages of Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill are demonstrated in four meal preparation videos to help Canadians better understand these important food safety messages and put them into practice…