Pertussis Cases Whoop to Worst Outbreak in Decades
Pertussis Cases Whoop to Worst Outbreak in Decades As noted in this week’s public health news from TAG, reported cases of pertussis (whooping cough) have
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Tools to Aid the Trek to Food Traceability
Tools to Aid the Trek to Food Traceability As the compliance date for the FSMA Traceability Rule continues to draw ever closer, food establishments are
Rare Steaks & Burgers
I love rare to medium-rare steaks and burgers, but restaurants often won’t serve them that way – especially burgers. Why can’t I get my food
Infectious Diseases Thrive through Travel
In last week’s public health article, we discussed the fact that measles were increasing due, in part, to international travel. Following up on a similar
Cyclospora: What It Is and How to Mitigate the Risks
With nationwide outbreak cases of cyclosporiasis continuing to increase, rising to more than 200 confirmed cases, TAG clients have been asking about this foodborne illness
Measles Increasing Due to International Travel and Reduced Vaccination Rates
While the global nature of the food industry has great benefits, it also causes a number of challenges, in this case, the transmission of infectious
Highest Rates of Foodborne Illness Associated with Restaurants: The Causes and Cures
With more than half of all estimated foodborne illness outbreaks in the U.S. associated with food from restaurants, the FDA has been conducting studies to
Unique Challenges Continue for State-Legalized Cannabis
With the Governor of Minnesota signing off on cannabis legislation in late May, the state became the 23rd to legalize adult-use marijuana. But the continuing
FDA Recommends Monovalent XBB.1.5 Vaccine for Fall 2023
Based on the current and expected evolution of SARS-CoV-2, the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) is advising vaccine manufacturers to update
FDA Furthers its Focus on Chemicals in Food
Europe has focused on chemical risks for many years and that concern is now spreading more to North America. As part of this concern, FDA
