Public Health
The Botulinum Difference in Infants and Adults
The ongoing investigation into a multistate outbreak of at least 15 infant botulism illnesses from 10 states has led many to wonder just what
November 12, 2025
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Food Safety
How Do Food Recall Rates Relate to Food Safety?
In last week’s article, we discussed the differing perspectives of consumers in the US, UK, and EU in relation to their confidence in the
November 11, 2025
Public Health
Asymptomatic Cases of H5N1 in Humans Raises New Questions
A new CDC scoping literature review has shown that avian influenza infections in humans can be asymptomatic and can be transmitted person to person.
November 4, 2025
Canada|Food Safety
CFIA Inspection and Enforcement Crackdown Impacts Domestic and Foreign Businesses
If you are involved in the food business in Canada or exporting to Canada, then you need to be aware that the Canadian Food
November 4, 2025
Public Health
Southern Hemisphere Flu Season Could Portend A Severe Season in Northern
With the influenza seasons in the Southern Hemisphere often portending what will follow in the Northern Hemisphere, we can likely expect a season that
October 29, 2025
Simplified
Fruits and Vegetables: Health and Safety
I know fresh produce is healthy, but I worry about its safety. Should I? The short answer: Not if you follow a few food
October 28, 2025
Food Safety
Building Domestic and Foreign Confidence in the US Food Supply
While US consumers are expressing continued concerns over the safety of the US food supply, UK and EU consumer surveys are showing increased confidence
October 27, 2025
Public Health
Locally Acquired Mpox and Chikungunya Stress Need for Vigilance
The past week has seen two “firsts” in locally acquired diseases in the U.S. that had previously been linked only to travel. With measles
October 22, 2025
Canada
CFIA Conducting Verification Blitz on SFC Licence Holders
After notifying the industry in July that it would be conducting inspections on SFC licence holders, the CFIA has begun blitzing SFC licenced manufacturers.
October 21, 2025
