WHO Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency, but US Risk is “Very Low”
If you’ve been seeing numerous mpox articles in the news lately, you may be wondering if you should be concerned and taking precautions against infection.
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Accurate Allergen Labeling is Critical
Accurate labeling of products is critical in the food industry, particularly when allergens are involved. As shown by a recent warning letter to a Hawaiian
New Sodium Guidance Seeks to Improve Public Health
Although the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for sodium is 2,300 mg a day for those 14 and older, Americans consume an average of 3,400 mg per day,
Federal Marijuana Legalization Remains Up in the Air
While the proposed rescheduling of marijuana to a Schedule III drug remains up in the air, a number of other events are taking place that
State and County Fairs Issue HPAI Precautions
While much of the focus on HPAI transmission among livestock and poultry has been placed on commercial farms, the seasonal rise in county and state
Will USDA Rule Put End to Decades of Chicken Salmonella Issues?
As far back as can be searched on the Internet, one can find studies on and reports of Salmonella in poultry. In fact, a 1974
Controlling Public Health Risk at the Olympic Games
Since the pandemic, mass gatherings have carried concerns about the potential for the spread of communicable disease. And the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in
Restaurant Meals Manufacturer Cited
Following a 2023 inspection of a restaurant RTE meals manufacturer, the FDA issued the facility a warning letter due to continued concerns with the noted
Ill Worker at Your Restaurant? What Do You Do?
As a manager of a retail food or foodservice operation, what do you do if an employee reports in ill with symptoms of vomiting and/or
World Hepatitis Day: Keep Your Food Business Safe
With Sunday, July 28th, being World Hepatitis Day, it’s a good week to take a look at your workers’ infectious disease knowledge and your business