May 1st 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local health partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of E coli O157:H7 infections linked to organic walnuts.
Experts Explore CDC’s “Winnable Battles” in Infectious Disease with Contagion
January 6th 2017Seeking to improve the nation’s health and safety, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been targeting several high-burden issues in which it could make the greatest impact, and three such issues are infectious diseases.
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Activist-driven Legislation and New Technology Have Improved US Food Safety
November 2nd 2016US food-safety legislation has toughened up as both regional and national centers strive to provide the public with safe food through the use of food-related disease surveillance programs and new technologies.
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Antimicrobial Coatings Could Improve Cantaloupe Food Safety
September 9th 2016According to new research, applying antimicrobial coatings to whole cantaloupes during storage significantly reduces contamination and has the potential to improve their microbiological safety and extend their shelf life.
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USDA Issues Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by Flooding
August 26th 2016Many Louisiana residents have been impacted by severe flooding. In response, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing food safety recommendations to guide those in Louisiana who have been affected.
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