Food Safety
Proposed GRAS Rule Tightens “Loophole”
GRAS has been a focus of attention for many years, and there have been many attempts to make changes to GRAS, especially in relation
August 18, 2026
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Public Health
New Vaccines Highlight Incoming COVID/Flu Season
It may still be summer, but both the flu and COVID seasons are just around the corner, with some early signs of infection pick-up
August 12, 2026
Food Safety
Why FDA’s “Simple Reform” Takes Simplicity Too Far
In a reorganization termed “Simple Reform,” the FDA is shifting its operations from having inspectors who are specialists in particular fields to having generalists
August 11, 2026
Public Health
Ebola Cases Climb, but a Vaccine Is Underway
The case rates of Bundibugyo Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda are continuing to increase, as the outbreak spreads
August 5, 2026
Food Safety
Food Industry Scams: Be Aware and Steer Clear
Both the FDA and the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) are issuing scam warnings to the food industry. Both are seeing an increasing trend
August 4, 2026
Simplified
Juice “Cleanses”
I’d like to try a juice cleanse; but will it really remove toxins from my body? The short answer: No – there’s no science
August 2, 2026
Public Health
NYC Outbreak Brings Legionella into Spotlight
A Legionnaires’ disease (legionellosis) outbreak in a Manhattan neighborhood has resulted in at least 92 people testing positive and 6 deaths. Legionnaires’ disease is
July 30, 2026
Canada
Food Fraud Detection in Canada and Consumer Impact
Through marketplace monitoring, targeted sampling and label verification during the 2024-2025 fiscal year, CFIA prevented more than 150,000 kg of misrepresented food from being
July 28, 2026
Food Safety
Emerging Food Safety Risk Identification Attests to Need for Global Action
In a newly issued report on emerging risks in food safety, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has identified four key issues, with several
July 28, 2026
