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Fourth of July Food Safety Tips to Keep the Fireworks in the Air and Not in the Bathroom!
Food Safety,Our Blog | July 3, 2024
Fourth of July marks our nation’s independence from England. However, what emerged from a disagreement about tea and taxes (among other things) is fireworks, family gatherings, and of course backyard grilling. Fireworks can be a beautiful experience. However, you want… read more
Seafood Norovirus Outbreak in California
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2024
This year has been a bad year for shellfish. It seems like every time you click a homepage, there is another seafood norovirus outbreak in California linked to oysters. Seafood Norovirus Outbreak in California Linked to Oysters from Mexico In… read more
There May Be Lead in Cassava-Based Puffs Says Consumer Reports
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 30, 2024
There may be lead in cassava-based puffs snacks, says Consumer Reports, a consumer advocacy group. A recent Consumer Reports study analyzed heavy metal content in popular kids’ cassava-based puffs and snack products. The results were significant! Cassava-Based Snacks Help Parents… read more
Food Firms Warned About Import Violations
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 24, 2024
An import company in California is on notice from the FDA for not having FSVPs for a number of imported food products. In a May 1 warning letter, the FDA described a June 8 to 28, 2023 Foreign Supplier Verification… read more
New EPA Study Shows Forever Chemicals Found in Fish Is a Significant Health Concern
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 4, 2024
A new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study highlights that PFAS, or forever chemicals found in fish are a significant health concern. Specifically, freshwater fish. Knowledge about these chemicals has been around for over a decade, but little has been… read more
Is AI Used for Food Safety a Good or a Bad Thing?
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 26, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over many aspects of our daily life. From how we interact with technology interfaces, to help with projects, and even our entertainment. Even AI used for food safety is becoming more mainstream. But is it… read more
Biotoxin Linked to Mussels Sickens At Least 20 People Says Oregon Health Authority
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 26, 2024
A cluster of illnesses of paralytic shellfish poisoning caused by a biotoxin linked to mussels prompted an investigation by the Oregon Health Authority. According to the press release, there have been at least 20 people sickened by this naturally occurring… read more
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 23, 2024
Two years ago, nearly 300 consumers fell ill after eating a Daily Harvest brand product called French Lentil + Leek Crumbles containing tara flour as an ingredient. Last week, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deemed it unsafe… read more
Mt. Capra Issues Goat Milk Formula Recall Following Report of Infant Anemia
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 20, 2024
Mt. Capra issued a goat milk formula recall on May 10, 2024 after an adverse event involving an anemic infant was reported. Mt. Capra Goat Milk Formula Recall The recall involves 1,506 boxes of the Mt. Capra Goat Milk Formula… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 13, 2024
Lead found in Lunchables food kits. Recent testing by the consumer advocacy group, Consumer Reports, finds lead in Lunchables food kits. These kits qualify for the National School Lunch Program, and Consumer Reports wants to change this. What is Consumer… read more