U.S. Seeing Some Increased Activity of New COVID Variants
COVID cases are continuing to decline in the U.S., however we are beginning to see some increased activity with new variants, particularly BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.
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Food Safety Focal Point Shifts to Retailers
As the sales end point of the food supply chain, retailers are not often the initial focus of food safety or quality issues, as most
What Does Federal Pardoning of Marijuana Possession Mean for the Industry?
Don’t hold your breath, as we all know how fast the government moves, but there appears to be some additional movement toward the federal descheduling
Respiratory Disease Increase Likely Attributable to Annual Seasonal Factors
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the globally increasing respiratory diseases, which we see as likely attributable to annual seasonal trends.
The Long-Term Impacts of Infectious Disease
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the long-term impacts of infectious diseases. Read more below. Rising COVID levels in Europe especially
HAV Foodborne Transmission Is Possible and Hazardous
Although the primary route of transmission of Hepatitis A (HAV) in the U.S. is person-to-person, foodborne transmission also is possible and has been linked to
Expected Fall Increase in Respiratory Illness Has Begun
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the expected fall increase in respiratory illnesses. Read more below. COVID vaccines in pregnancy tied
Do You Make “Healthy Foods”? If So, Changes Are on the Way.
Food manufacturers have long used the word Healthy on food labels with minimal regulatory requirements beyond the 1994 definition which focused primarily on sodium levels
Hep A Spreads in Europe; Prevention includes Good Hand Hygiene
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the current Hepatitis A spread in Europe. Read more below. Universal masking no longer recommended
MSG
I’ve heard all kinds of horror stories about MSG, but I still see it on food labels! Should I avoid those foods? The short answer:
