FDA Hopes to Prevent Norovirus and Hepatitis A Virus Contamination in Berries Through Global Prevention Strategy

2 months ago

Both norovirus and hepatitis A virus contamination in berries has been a big problem in imported products lately. The U.S.…

New Study Shows Less Foodborne Risk for Bird Flu Than Previously Thought

2 months ago

Foodborne risk for bird flu may be less of a risk than previously thought. But there is still a risk,…

Two Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease in Orange County

2 months ago

Two outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in Orange County California have recently surfaced. One in the Westminster area. Another in the…

Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease in Baltimore Government Buildings

2 months ago

Concerns over Legionnaires’ disease in Baltimore grow as an inmate is diagnosed with the illness. This comes just weeks after…

FDA Wants Certain Nutritional Facts on the Front of Packages. Here’s Why!

2 months ago

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a new change to nutritional facts label requirements. They want certain…

FDA Request for Information Announced from High-Protein Yogurt and Poppy Seed Industries

2 months ago

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a request for information from two industries. Manufacturers of high-protein yogurt…

Cronobacter Has Been Added to the Nationally Notifiable Conditions List

2 months ago

The typically foodborne illness, Cronobacter, has been added to the nationally notifiable conditions list. Largely in part due to the…

Recent Study Analyzes Risks Associated with Chemical Exposure from Plastics and Finds Link to Heart Disease and Stroke

2 months ago

Chemical exposures from plastics have taken a recent back seat to the new threat, microplastics. While each poses their own…

New Research Shows How Gut Pain Is Your Body’s Response to Bad Bacteria

2 months ago

Gut pain following a meal? It could be your immune system at work! We’ve all been there. Sushi at a…

CIDRAP Report Identifies Concerns of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer That Has Spilled Into Other Species May Impact Human Food Supply

2 months ago

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota recently published a report explaining that…