Food Industry 2025: A Year of Change
By David Acheson In a December 2024 article, I took a look back at the “unusual” nature of 2024 in the food industry. Given that
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H5N1 Reported in House Cat
On December 26th, the Oregon Department of Agriculture reported the death of a house cat after transmission of H5N1 avian flu through raw pet food.
Listeria Prompts Warning Letter
Having been cited in a 483 for the lack of written plan for environmental monitoring for Listeria and FDA swabs revealing Listeria monocytogenes in the
Listeria Strikes Regulatory Agencies on Both Sides of the Border
Listeria was top of the news in 2024, not only causing consumer illness and industry recalls, but also wreaking havoc for both U.S. and Canadian
Toting Groceries
Q: Is it safe to use cloth tote bags for groceries? The short answer: Yes, if you follow the four steps of food safety! The
Stay Alert to Stay Safe!
Thinking of trying some new foods this holiday season? That fancy appetizer has quite the array of seafood, but you may want to do some
Keeping Your Restaurant Food Safe During the Season
If the words “seasonal worker” make you cringe, you may be the manager of a restaurant or foodservice business. It’s that time of year, when
US VQIP: What It Is and Why You Want It
On January 1, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will open the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) application portal for fiscal year (FY) 2026. What
The Rationale for Vaccines
Prior to the introduction of vaccines, hundreds of thousands would die annually in the U.S. from infectious diseases such as measles, mumps, smallpox, and polio.
2024: A Look Back at an “Unusual” Year
At this time of year, TAG traditionally takes a look back at the past year in the food industry and a look forward to the
