Food Safety: Page 2
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Coronavirus spreading among fruit and vegetable packers
The produce industry is hoping to avoid the same challenges facing meatpackers where thousands of workers have gotten sick, shuttering facilities and leading to product shortages.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 15, 2020 -
Coronavirus changed 85% of consumers' food habits
The International Food Information Council's annual Food & Health Survey found people still trust the safety of the food system, are turning more to plant protein for health and are influenced by "natural" label claims.
By Megan Poinski • June 10, 2020 -
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Dole enters partnership to protect bananas from black Sigatoka disease
The fruit company and boron discovery platform Boragen are developing a treatment against the fungal pathogen.
By Lillianna Byington • May 26, 2020 -
Opinion
Pandemic on our plates: The high health risks of industrial animal agriculture
The way animals are raised for meat, physician Shivam Joshi and Josh Balk of the Humane Society write, the U.S. is engaging in a practice that’s a tinderbox for the next outbreak.
By Shivam Joshi and Josh Balk • May 11, 2020 -
Spread of foodborne pathogens continues to climb, CDC says
The 2019 data was collected by a collaboration of government agencies and state health departments from 10 sites covering approximately 15% of the U.S. population.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 05, 2020 -
Blue Bell fined $17.25M for 2015 listeria outbreak
The ice cream company was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty in May to distributing adulterated food products.
By Megan Poinski • UPDATED: Sept. 18, 2020 at 8:51 a.m. -
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Salmonella vaccine will be commercialized in new partnership
Kemin and Pacific GeneTech's solution could help producers raise free-from antibiotic flocks and protect consumers from the bacteria that is the leading cause of foodborne illness.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 17, 2020 -
Deep Dive
From the blacklist to the spotlight: How MSG is staging a comeback
Ever since a 1968 editorial, consumers have shied away from monosodium glutamate, but manufacturers have continued to use it. Now the ingredient is beginning to lose its bad reputation.
By Megan Poinski • April 16, 2020 -
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Banana exports from the Philippines may drop 40% amid coronavirus
Quarantine measures are hurting the second largest exporter of the fruit, which accounts for 20% of global banana production and 90% of total exports to Asia.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 16, 2020 -
Trade group asks government to ensure food workers have protective equipment
The Consumer Brands Association said some state agencies are confiscating thermometers and face masks meant for industrial use, placing essential employees at risk.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 15, 2020 -
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More meat plants close as employee coronavirus outbreaks grow
Cargill, Maple Leaf and Smithfield Foods are the latest companies to suspend production at processing facilities as workers test positive for COVID-19.
By Jessi Devenyns • UPDATED: April 9, 2020 at 3:21 p.m. -
Kraft Heinz breaks output records during coronavirus pandemic
The mega-manufacturer is working around the clock at its 39 factories across the U.S. — and will keep going as long as there is demand, said Mitch Arends, senior vice president of operations and manufacturing.
By Megan Poinski • April 03, 2020 -
Food tech startup reshapes strategy as coronavirus closes down lab work
The pandemic has prompted Clara Foods, the manufacturer of animal-free egg whites, to narrow its research efforts and could delay partnerships the company forges with CPGs to use its product.
By Christopher Doering • April 01, 2020 -
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 -
Sponsored by Almond Board of California
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.
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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