Anthrax Infections Very Rare in U.S.
An anthrax outbreak with cases at a higher than the typical rate, is ongoing in five African countries, likely linked to the reality of unrestricted
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COVID Endures as Concerning Seasonal Virus
The pandemic may have been declared over, but COVID is not gone. In fact, as with any seasonal virus, it is once again on the
Waste not … Want not?
With food being the single most common material found in landfills, three government agencies have collaborated to develop a national strategy to drive progress toward
India Incents Foreign Food Business in the Country
Since the turn of the century, direct investment from the U.S. into India business has significantly increased, and Union Food Processing Industries Minister Pashupati Kumar
Concurrent Flu & COVID Vaccines Can Boost Efficacy – And It’s Not too Late to Get Your Shot!
December is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to get your flu and COVID vaccines. And with the holidays bringing
CFIA Clarifies Simulated Meat & Poultry Requirements in New Guidance
What does CFIA consider to be a simulated meat or poultry product and how do the regulations differ and what requirements have been set for
FDA to Begin Food Defense Comprehensive Inspections in 2024
With the FSMA Intentional Adulteration (IA) Rule being the first of its kind, the FDA began initial in-person surveys in March 2020 with Quick Check
Eyedrop Warnings Illustrate Importance of Process Controls
Eyedrops are essential for many people with dry eyes or other conditions, but a recent FDA Warning has shown nearly 30 over-the-counter eye drop products to
What FDA Has to Say About: Top 483 Observations, a New Reporting Option, Allergen Threshold Levels
A review of the top inspectional observations, a new way of reporting a facility’s related corrective actions, and the suggestion that the agency may be
Increased Infection Being Seen from Pig Handling and Raw Product Consumption
The pathogen Streptococcus suis (S. suis) that causes infections in pigs is increasingly being seen in humans in some parts of the world. The infection