Food Safety: Page 2

How identifying root causes could help prevent foodborne illness outbreaks

With the food supply ravaged by a series of recalls, the Pew Charitable Trusts urged more companies and government agencies to use this approach to investigate contamination incidents.

By Lillianna Byington • March 25, 2020

Raisins have more pesticides than the 'Dirty Dozen' produce, report finds

In the fresh produce category, strawberries, spinach and kale again took the top three spots on the Environmental Working Group's list for having the largest amount of the controversial substances.

By Jessi Devenyns • March 25, 2020

Opinion

How companies can cope as coronavirus impacts the food chain

Businesses need to remain vigilant in assessing their risk while mitigating against significant dangers and disruptions from the disease, said Steven P. Blonder, a principal at Much Shelist.

By Steven P. Blonder • March 23, 2020

Corbion shifts focus to natural food preservation and lactic acid

The Dutch food and biochemicals firm also said its growth plans include prioritizing sustainability and on-trend ingredients such as algae.

By Cathy Siegner • March 12, 2020

FDA aims to improve safety of leafy greens with new plan

The agency said "a more urgent, collaborative, and action-oriented approach" is needed after dozens of E. coli infections in the U.S. have been linked to the produce since 2009.

By Cathy Siegner • March 09, 2020

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On the safe side: The almond industry keeps exceeding safety expectations

Learn more about how the Almond Board of California stays ahead in produce safety.

Kellogg to reduce glyphosate use in supply chain as EPA OKs weed killer

Consumer and environmental advocacy groups applauded the cereal maker's decision and hoped it would spur similar action from other companies such as PepsiCo and General Mills.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 03, 2020

Beyond Meat likely to be liable for $628K in ongoing litigation

A federal class action lawsuit has been filed for investors in the meat alternative company who lost money after decisions in the sprawling legal battle between the burger maker and former co-packer Don Lee Farms.

By Megan Poinski • UPDATED: Feb. 5, 2020 at 8:34 a.m.

Food safety law firm asks USDA to ban 31 salmonella strains

Seattle-based Marler Clark submitted a petition seeking stricter guidelines regarding the bacteria on meat and poultry​, but critics say it's impossible to remove it all. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 22, 2020

Column

Leftovers: Jelly Belly flavors get fizzy; Nestlé brings the raw Fun(fetti)

The family behind the iconic candy started a company to bring their "stand-out flavors" to seltzer, and Siggi's puts kid-friendly skyr in pouches.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 17, 2020

FDA sends warning letter after listeria found in a Friendly's ice cream factory

No illnesses or contaminated products have been reported, but inspectors found the same bacteria strain in the facility owned by Dean Foods in 2017.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 12, 2019

More than 90% of Americans plan to gift chocolate and candy this holiday season

As interest in sweets increases this month, the National Confectioners Association is offering digital resources with stats, tips and festive facts.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 06, 2019

Walmart pork contained bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics, report says

The executive director of World Animal Protection said the findings involving the retail giant were "particularly alarming and should raise concerns."​

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 26, 2019

FDA: Source found for romaine lettuce outbreaks

This is the fifth incident involving the pathogen in the popular green in the past two years. The agency identified a common grower and declared the outbreak over this month. 

By Cathy Siegner • UPDATED: Jan. 15, 2020 at 4 p.m.

After salmonella outbreak, 2 members of Congress demand more food safety transparency from USDA

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Rosa DeLauro asked Secretary Sonny Perdue to reveal which beef processing plants could be linked to bacteria causing one death and eight hospitalizations.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 20, 2019

FDA will test romaine lettuce for pathogens during the next year

The agency said it will collect 270 raw post-harvest samples in the California and Arizona growing regions starting this month.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 18, 2019

USDA turns over a new leaf with red spinach variety

The department's Agricultural Research Service, which is seeking a partner to produce seeds for the market, said the plant could be a substitute for red lettuce, radicchio or chard.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 14, 2019

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The end of flour recalls? New process kills pathogens without heat treatment

Agri-Neo's organic liquid is added at the tempering stage during milling and provides a nearly 100% microbial reduction, potentially ending food safety issues with the baking staple.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 11, 2019

Opinion

Accuracy in food safety: Why good enough isn't good enough

Even a system that catches pathogens 98% of the time could have huge cost and reputational repercussions for a brand, writes Clear Labs CEO Sasan Amini.

By Sasan Amini • Nov. 11, 2019

17% of kids with food allergies are also allergic to sesame

This study from National Institutes of Health researchers could have implications as to whether FDA makes it an ingredient that must be explicitly disclosed on labels.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 06, 2019

FDA criticized for waiting 6 weeks to announce latest romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak

While 23 people from 12 states got sick, the agency said it didn't inform the public until the outbreak appeared to be over because the implicated produce was past its shelf life and not available for sale.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 05, 2019

Nestlé recalls cookie dough products for possible rubber contamination

The world's largest food company, which has identified and fixed the cause of the problem, said it is taking this step "out of an abundance of caution."

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 01, 2019

Health and environmental groups sue FDA again to ban perchlorate

Activists seek to overturn a 2017 ruling denying a request to keep the chemical out of plastic packaging and processing equipment for dry foods like cereal.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 30, 2019

Sponsored by Fibre Box Association

Annual test verifies cleanliness of corrugated shipping containers

Contaminated food is one of the leading causes of sickness. There continues to be a search for the best way to reduce foodborne illness. 

By Rachel Kenyon, Vice President, Fibre Box Association • Oct. 14, 2019