Food Policy

Study Finds Most Salmonella in Chicken Comes from a Small Share of Products on the Market

A recent study published in the Journal of Food Protection describes the phenomenon where the majority of Salmonella in chicken…

6 months ago

California Lawmakers Target Harmful Food Dyes Coloring Public School Foods

In a bipartisan bill, California lawmakers are attempting to ban six harmful food dyes from being used in foods provided…

7 months ago

Feedlot Runoff a Huge Concern, Nearly 1000 Cattle Farms Located Near Crop Fields in California

California produces over 13% of the country’s “agricultural production value. In fact, the state is the nation’s sole producer (generating…

7 months ago

Culture-Independent Diagnostic Tests Have Impacted Foodborne Disease Surveillance Data

Culture-independent diagnostic tests have greatly impacted the way historical trends in foodborne disease surveillance data can be interpreted. While there…

7 months ago

Consumer Reports Study on Forever Chemicals Found in Milk Is an Eye Opener

A recent Consumer Reports study brings information about forever chemicals found in milk to the public. Even organic products! And…

8 months ago

Who Is Responsible for Food Safety in the United States? Food Safety Organization Roles and How They Work.

Who exactly is responsible for food safety in the United States? While of course the food manufacturer and the end…

8 months ago

Raise a Glass (of Milk) and Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Milk and Dairy Pasteurization This Year!

FDA celebrates centennial anniversary of milk and dairy pasteurization this year! As with many foods we commonly consume, we sometiems…

9 months ago

Lab Grown Meat Hits Some Growth Hurdles Before It Even Starts. Alabama is Second State Banning It.

Lab grown meat has been a hot topic as states have started issuing legislation to ban the controversial meat product…

9 months ago

FDA Deems Tara Flour Unsafe

Two years ago, nearly 300 consumers fell ill after eating a Daily Harvest brand product called French Lentil + Leek…

10 months ago

Blue Bell Lawsuit Hits News Again

Another Blue Bell lawsuit hits the news again. This time, targeting directors and officers on the company’s board. This case…

10 months ago