Legionnaires’ Disease: What it is and Why it is a Concern
Infectious disease outbreaks can occur at virtually any time and anywhere. They can be transmitted through a variety of means (e.g., respiration, touch, food consumption,
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How Can Past Outbreaks Help Prevent Future Incidents?
When an outbreak appears to be caused by an FDA-regulated human food, a team from the agency’s Coordinated Outbreak Response & Evaluation (CORE) Network takes
What Does California’s Finalized “Prop 12” Mean to Canadian Producers?
California’s “Proposition 12,” allowing only food from farm animals housed under specific standards to be sold in the state, went into full effect on January
Avian Influenza Prevalence of Human Infection Remains Low
Although highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) avian influenza outbreaks in poultry are continuing to be reported at commercial poultry farms in both the U.S. and
California Animal Housing Regulation: Comply or No Sale!
California’s “Prop 12” is now fully in effect as of January 1st, allowing only food from farm animals housed under specific standards to be sold
FDA Issues Warning Letter to RTE Bakery: Serious Violations of CGMPs and PC Rule Uncovered
Serious violations of CGMPs and the PC Rule, along with multiple instances of Listeria species in the production environment, of an RTE bakery caused FDA
When Food Is Intentionally Adulterated for Money
As 2023 ended, an investigation into the cause of the elevated lead levels in pouches of cinnamon applesauce was continuing, with FDA’s current thinking being
Keep Food Safety Top of Mind During Holiday Gatherings
As you plan, or attend, the remainder of your holiday feasts this season, be sure to keep safe food handling in mind and stay updated
A Year-End Thank You to All
For a number of years, we’ve dedicated TAG’s year-end newsletter article to an overview of the ending year and predictions for the upcoming. But this
Cantaloupe Recall Illustrates Severe Health Impacts of Rare Serotype
Although there have been Salmonella infections linked to cantaloupe in the past, the 2023 Salmonella Sundsvall outbreak is atypical due to the rare Sundsvall serotype