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
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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
Backyard Chicken Risks
I’m considering starting a backyard chicken farm, but I’ve been warned that there could be some disease risks. Is that true? The short answer: Yes,
Not Another Single Food Agency Bill! Will Baby Steps Aid its Passage?
A new bill has been introduced in the Senate for the U.S. to establish a single food safety agency! No, you’re not reading an old
How Can Canadian Meat Producers Export to the U.S.?
In 2023, Canada exported nearly 450 thousand metric tons of meat to the United States, including poultry, beef, veal, pork, goat, lamb, and mutton. While
Best Practices for Facilities at Risk of HPAI Employee Infection
Sporadic multi-state outbreaks of H5 bird flu are being reported across the U.S. in poultry and dairy cows. In light of four more confirmed HPAI
