From 0 to 100: To which Listeria Tolerance is your RTE Food Subject?
Although Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is a serious food risk, particularly in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, regulations for presence and tolerance levels of the pathogen vary between
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Am I Allergic?
I get a stomachache whenever I drink milk. Does that mean I’m allergic to it and should completely avoid it? The short answer: Not necessarily
New Terminology Better Defines Infectious Disease Particles
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, infectious diseases that are transmitted through the air have been designated by such terms as “airborne” or “aerosol” transmission, but experts
Heavy Metal Focus Led by Lead Levels
Over the last few months, we’ve written a number of articles about state and federal actions related to chemical and additive bans in food products
Record-Setting Winter Warmth Brings Out Biting Bugs and Disease Outbreaks
The ranking of the 2023–24 winter season as the warmest on record for the contiguous U.S. was likely welcomed by those who prefer warmer weather,
Pet Food Manufacturer
While most of the warning letters seen on the FDA site are sent to human foods facilities, animal foods manufacturers are not off the hook,
Avian Influenza and the Food Industry
While you are likely seeing numerous articles on a new wave of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the US, there is a great deal
New CFIA Import Assessment Model Now in Effect
As of the first of this month (April 1, 2024), CFIA’s Importer Risk Assessment model for food importers (IRA-Food) is now in effect. The model
Avian Influenza: The Public Health Facts
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been recently detected not only in birds, but also in cattle in the US, resulting in numerous media and
Exceptionally Lethal Process Can Serve as Preventive Control
Does the manufacturing of your product include an exceptionally lethal process? If so, it may adequately control biological hazards, negating your need to otherwise identify
