Food Safety: Page 2

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

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.

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

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

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.

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