Public Health
Another Reason to Ensure Employee Handwashing
Helicobacter pylori. It’s not commonly discussed, yet it has been found to be the main cause of peptic ulcers, and it is estimated that up
October 7, 2026
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Food Safety
Federal Ultraprocessed Definition Dissension Forestalls Regulation
Ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) have been at the heart of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s MAHA agenda since before he was confirmed as Secretary
October 6, 2026
Public Health
UN Global Collaboration for Pandemic Preparedness Faces Objections and Rejection
It’s been six years since World Health Organization (WHO) characterized the COVID-19 as a global pandemic in March 2020 and only three years since
September 30, 2026
Food Safety
Written Documentation Key in Updated 2026 Food Code
FDA has issued the 2026 Food Code with numerous amendments and updates addressing a range of food safety topics. While many are simply editorial
September 28, 2026
Canada
2026 Romaine Import Restrictions Updated to Include US LGMA
As it has since 2019, the CFIA is once again implementing seasonal temporary import restrictions on romaine lettuce originating in the U.S., but this
September 25, 2026
Simplified
Reporting Unsafe Food
The question: Who do I call to report a problem in a food I’ve purchased or eaten? The short answer: If you become ill,
September 24, 2026
Public Health
What Lies Under the Iceberg of Infectious Disease Surveillance?
In infectious disease epidemiology, cases detected by traditional public health surveillance systems are generally only the tip of the iceberg, as undiagnosed infections, asymptomatic
September 23, 2026
Food Safety
Consumer Confidence in Food Supply Increases, But Remains Notably Low
Although consumer confidence in the safety of the US food supply increased from 55% to 62% over the past year, the five-year trend still
September 22, 2026
Public Health
250+ Infectious Disease Outbreaks That Didn’t Hit the Headlines
Disease outbreaks can occur anywhere at any time, and due to the current environment (e.g., global travel, crowded cities, asymptomatic spreaders, etc.) infectious diseases
September 16, 2026
