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,
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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
Despite Human Detection, Avian Influenza Risk Remains Low
You have likely been seeing a rash of news articles about human infection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), however the detection is not a
Industry & Regulatory Actions to Decrease PFAS Exposure in Foods
In the last two months, two noteworthy actions have been taken to significantly reduce the long-contentious issue of PFAS in foods: The manufacturer commitment to
Respiratory Diseases Wane as Weather Warms
In sync with TAG’s weekly matrix, health reports are showing that influenza, COVID, and RSV are (finally) on the decline. Experts, including epidemiologists and public
Is Organic Healthier?
Are organic foods healthier than conventionally grown and produced foods? The short answer: Not necessarily The explanation: The USDA Organic seal can be used only
