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Oysters: Safe Summer Consumption
I love oysters, but have heard they’re not safe to eat in the summer. Can I eat oysters in June? The short answer: Yes.
May 29, 2025
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top topics in food safety and public health.
Public Health
New FDA Regulatory Framework Limits COVID Vaccine Access
With the FDA vaccine advisory group recommending that a monovalent JN.1 lineage vaccine continue to be used in COVID vaccines for the upcoming US
May 28, 2025
Food Safety
Arsenic Rice Risk Extends Beyond Infants
A strong focus has recently been put on heavy metals in baby foods, particularly that of arsenic in infant rice cereals, by the FDA,
May 27, 2025
Public Health
Continued H5N1 Spread Calls for Sustained Vigilance
While federal updates on H5N1 activity have been quite sparse recently, it is wise to keep your guard up and remain vigilant for signs
May 21, 2025
Food Safety
California Food Date Labeling Law to Impact Entire Food Industry
In a little over a year, any food sold in California must meet a new date labeling regulation which vastly limits the allowed verbiage
May 19, 2025
Canada
Canadian Food Facilities Fate Furthered for Unannounced FDA Inspections
This is an official notification that the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S.FDA) is planning to conduct an inspection at your food facility
May 15, 2025
Public Health
What to Make of the HHS Requirement for Placebo Testing of Vaccines
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning to require placebo-controlled trials for all new vaccines prior to licensing. Because the
May 13, 2025
Food Safety
USFDA to Increase Unannounced Foreign Facility Inspections
Manufacturers that produce food for the United States are required to meet the federal food regulatory requirements – whether the food is produced in
May 13, 2025
Public Health
Flu Season Pediatric Deaths Hit High, But New Vaccine Platform in Development
Although seasonal flu activity is declining with no new influenza A(H5) cases reported to CDC this week, the 2024-2025 season is classified as having
May 7, 2025
