DEA Being Pushed to Clarify Marijuana Schedule. Will it Make a Difference?
Despite the six months that have passed since the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to reclassify
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Ill Workers a Main Cause of Restaurant Outbreaks
It may not come as a surprise that studies have shown norovirus to be the most commonly identified cause of outbreaks in retail food establishments,
Leery of Using WGS? Ignorance Is Not Bliss
After an initial recall of one batch of cheeses in early January due to a sample testing positive for Listeria, CDC and FDA reopened the
CFIA Begins Automatic Import Licence Checks – and Rejections
If you import food to Canada and don’t have a valid SFC import license, your import will be automatically rejected! On February 12, the CFIA
‘Sick Shaming’ Rampant Causing Further Disease Transmission
With the pandemic just barely out the back door of current events, it seems that many people have gone full circle and regressed back to
The Continuing Saga of Chlorpyrifos
Many growers are likely scratching their heads at this point, asking “Can I use chlorpyrifos on my crops … or not?!” The confusion is quite
AI Enables Discovery of New MRSA-Killing Compounds
Using an old technique that’s new again, MIT researchers have discovered a class of compounds that can kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Deep learning teaches computers to
How the New PCHF Hazard Analysis Guidance Will Impact Your Food Safety Plan
In a much-awaited federal action, the FDA has released an update of its draft guidance for the Preventive Controls/Human Foods (PCHF) Rule, including the highly
Bottled Water vs. Tap Water
I’ve been seeing conflicting reports on the safety of bottled water vs tap water. I’m now quite confused! Which should I drink? The short answer:
Have Upcoming Travel? Stay Aware of Infectious Disease Risks
As became exceedingly evident during the pandemic, travelers can be a significant source in the global spread of infectious disease. Traveling to a country or
