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

Food Policy,Our Blog | January 30, 2025

Both norovirus and hepatitis A virus contamination in berries has been a big problem in imported products lately. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hopes to solve this issue with a global prevention strategy. A strategy aimed at making… read more

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

Our Blog | January 29, 2025

Foodborne risk for bird flu may be less of a risk than previously thought. But there is still a risk, scientists say. So, we shouldn’t let our guard down just yet. It is just that consuming the virus likely produces… read more

Two Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease in Orange County

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 29, 2025

Two outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in Orange County California have recently surfaced. One in the Westminster area. Another in the Tiburon Homes community. Legionnaires’ disease is a serious pneumonia-like illness generally associated with man-made water systems. Two recent outbreaks of… read more

Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease in Baltimore Government Buildings

Our Blog | January 24, 2025

Concerns over Legionnaires’ disease in Baltimore grow as an inmate is diagnosed with the illness. This comes just weeks after Legionella, the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease was found in the water supply for three Baltimore City buildings and three… read more

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

Food Policy,Our Blog | January 23, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a new change to nutritional facts label requirements. They want certain key information to appear on the front of packages. Why? To better inform the consumer. The thought process is to… read more

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

Food Policy,Our Blog | January 23, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a request for information from two industries. Manufacturers of high-protein yogurt and those in the poppy seed industry (from agricultural to processors and distributors). What does that mean? And what are… read more

Cronobacter Has Been Added to the Nationally Notifiable Conditions List

Our Blog | January 23, 2025

The typically foodborne illness, Cronobacter, has been added to the nationally notifiable conditions list. Largely in part due to the illness’s tragic toll on infants during previous years’ infant formula Cronobacter outbreak. What exactly is Cronobacter? Why is it such… read more

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

Our Blog | January 23, 2025

Chemical exposures from plastics have taken a recent back seat to the new threat, microplastics. While each poses their own threat, chemical exposure from plastics remains a huge health issue. In fact, according to a recent study, chemical exposure from… read more

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

Our Blog | January 23, 2025

Gut pain following a meal? It could be your immune system at work! We’ve all been there. Sushi at a Chinese food buffet. Hot dogs from a shady food cart. Potluck casserole made by your quirky cousin. Raw oysters out… read more

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

Food Safety,Our Blog | January 22, 2025

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota recently published a report explaining that improved surveillance, research, and response to chronic wasting disease from deer and other cervids could potentially spillover to other species…. read more