Loss of FoodNet Surveillance = Loss of Critical Early Warning
By Dr. Ben Miller In food safety, we often cite CDC’s estimate that 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illness annually. These figures depend
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FoodNet Surveillance: The Difference a Few Pathogens Can Make
FoodNet came into existence in 1996 as a direct result of the Jack-In-The-Box outbreak in 1993. It was set up so we could all see
Listeria Detected in Dairy
After the FDA inspected an RTE dairy facility, they issued a 483; although the dairy responded to the 483, the FDA then issued a Warning
Ticks Continue Spread of AGS Meat Allergy
Widely distributed in the Northeast, South, and Midwest US, excepting the far north areas, the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) has been gaining notoriety with
Could a Private-Sector Collaboration Solve Produce Safety Challenges?
A Reagan-Udall report recommends the development of a sustainably funded stakeholder collaboration to address and fix the current produce safety system seen as “fragmented, reactive, and providing too little support to growers.” …
Recent Federal and State Initiatives Regarding Food and Color Additives
This is the last of four TAG newsletter articles that examined safety as well as FDA regulatory oversight of food and color additives. The previous
Bakery FSP and GMP Violations Elicit Warning Letter
Following an FDA inspection in Fall of 2023 of a bakery facility that manufactures RTE items, a 483 was issued, but never responded to, so
What the FDA 52 SOI Revocation Rulings Mean to the Food Industry
When a consumer purchases a food at retail, they assume the item will be what they expect the product type to be based on what
Can I still eat NYE appetizers?
I hosted a New Year’s Eve party with an array of appetizers, and have a lot leftover. How long will they be safe to eat?
Raw Dough (or ‘doh): It’s not just about the eggs…
During my annual holiday baking, I often mix up a batch of homemade “Playdoh” for my child to feel a part of things. Since it