Food Safety: Page 2
-
Consumer Federation of America urges regulators to take salmonella seriously
A new report calls out policymakers and politicians for failing to adequately address high rates of infections.
By Nina Sparling
-
Has Sanderson Farms changed course by phasing out some antibiotics?
The Mississippi-based company, the third-largest poultry producer in the U.S., will discontinue the use of two medically important pharmaceuticals by March 1.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 03, 2018
-
FDA and produce industry tout voluntary labeling plan for romaine lettuce
Commissioner Scott Gottlieb updated the agency's warning Monday to say if the product was grown outside California's Central Coast, it's likely not related to the current outbreak.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 27, 2018
-
Slaughterhouses failing salmonella standards are named by USDA
The newly released data on locations that produce chicken parts show "stark differences" between the four major poultry producers, the Center for Science in the Public Interest noted.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 27, 2018
-
Deja vu: Romaine lettuce is the source of another outbreak
A year after a massive recall of the crunchy green, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning against consumption as it investigates E. coli infections.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2018
-
Just in time for Thanksgiving: Ground turkey recall linked to salmonella outbreak
Jennie-O has recalled about 147,276 pounds of ground turkey linked to a salmonella outbreak that has so far resulted in 164 illnesses, 63 hospitalizations and one death.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 19, 2018
-
Duncan Hines cake mixes recalled following positive salmonella test
Conagra says the product may be linked to five illnesses under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 07, 2018
-
How can another E. coli outbreak on romaine lettuce be prevented?
The Food and Drug Administration identified a contaminated irrigation canal in Yuma, Arizona as the source of the outbreak that sickened 210 — including 96 hospitalizations, 27 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome and five deaths.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 02, 2018
-
Research: Poultry is safer and lasts longer with new packaging technology
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service found using electrical current to create ozone in sealed packages could reduce campylobacter by 90% and salmonella by 60%.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 01, 2018
-
Sesame may become a top allergen, FDA says
The agency is studying the prevalence and seriousness of reactions to the seed, said Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, which may result in major labeling changes.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 31, 2018
-
Clear Labs closes $21M funding round to advance food safety solutions
The company plans to use the money to expand features and increase commercialization of its testing platform, which uses targeted next-generation sequencing to find and track pathogens.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 30, 2018
-
Should consumers worry about glyphosate residue in food and beverages?
A new study shows levels of the chemical in orange juice declined from a year ago, but the debate continues about how much is considered safe.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 29, 2018
-
OpinionWhy whole genome sequencing is not the right tool for routine pathogen testing
Targeted sequencing is quicker, less expensive and yields more accurate results, writes Clear Labs CEO and co-founder Sasan Amini.
By Sasan Amini
-
General Mills goes against the grain with traditional farming methods to fight climate change
The 152-year-old CPG company wants to incorporate more organic acreage and work with perennial grains, cover crops and pollinator habitats, which are all naturally regenerative practices.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 23, 2018
-
OpinionReading between the 'clean label' lines
While consumers clamor for simple ingredients, Rob Wong of Agri-Neo points out that on the way to being used in products, some items undergo even more chemical processes.
By Rob Wong
-
FDA food safety chief Ostroff to retire and be replaced by Walmart's Yiannas
The mega-retailer's vice president of food safety and health, who will join the federal government next month, was the driving force behind the store's move to blockchain technology.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 19, 2018
-
New website helps consumers eat food that lines up with their sustainability and social values
A communications firm unveiled FoodPrint.org on Thursday to provide information to help people make informed purchasing decisions.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 18, 2018
-
OpinionHow to prepare for a food recall before it starts
Following this month's beef recall, Nicole Hardin, director of product management at Sage, outlines actionable steps for how to respond to foodborne illnesses.
By Nicole Hardin
-
Transfarmers: Will robotic farms become mainstream?
Startup Iron Ox is programming them to grow and harvest vegetables in an 8,000-square-foot warehouse in California.
By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 10, 2018
-
JBS recalls 6.9M pounds of beef linked to salmonella outbreak
Meat from an Arizona plant has been linked to 57 illnesses in 16 states and 14 hospitalizations, according to the CDC.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 05, 2018
-
What could antimicrobial-resistant meat and poultry mean for the industry?
The National Pork Producers Council and a host of other stakeholders have joined a yearlong Antimicrobial Resistance Challenge to discuss potential standards.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018
-
FDA plans to increase transparency by naming stores selling recalled food
New draft regulations outline how the government will let consumers know where recalled items like produce and bulk food could have been bought.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 27, 2018
-
Walmart mandates blockchain use for leafy greens suppliers
The retailer and its Sam's Club stores will require compliance one year from now, with plans for similar rules in other produce categories soon to follow.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 25, 2018
-
Deep DiveTyson Foods reduces worker injuries, illnesses with VR safety training
Employee training in the food processing industry can be hard to get right — and employee health often rides on its effectiveness.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 21, 2018
-
Will fresh-meat vending machines resonate with consumers?
Butcher shop Applestone Meat Co. sells fresh pork, lamb, beef and sausages from four vending machines in upstate New York and plans to rapidly grow its footprint by the end of 2019.
By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 19, 2018