Canada
Keep Canada Food Businesses Growing Despite Soured Trade Relations
In 2023, Canada imported USD $32 billion in agriculture and agri-food from the US (AAFC), with 67% of Canada’s vegetables and 36% of its
March 24, 2025
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top topics in food safety and public health.
Public Health
HPAI Research Reveals Critical New Findings
As studies continue amidst the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI) outbreak in dairy cattle, researchers are finding that infected cows are producing less
March 19, 2025
FDA Warning Letters
Bakery Cited for FSP Inadequacies
In a warning letter following the lack of satisfactory response to an inspection’s 483, a Michigan bakery that makes RTE foods was cited for
March 17, 2025
Food Safety
On the Chopping Block: Food Safety Committees, Dyes, GRAS
Whether you are in agreement or not, you shouldn’t be surprised. With the new administration’s direction having been communicated loud and clear directly and
March 17, 2025
Cannabis
How State-by-State Regulation Impacts Cannabis Safety
With cannabis being regulated at the state level of the 39 states that have legalized at least medical marijuana, there are dozens of variations
March 12, 2025
Public Health
The Impacts of the Flu Vaccine Advisory Meeting Cancellation
Each year in March, the US Vaccine and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meets to discuss and make recommendations on the influenza virus
March 12, 2025
Food Safety
Ascertaining the Fate of Ultra-Processed Foods
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has continuously advocated against ultra-processed foods, and with his confirmation as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services,
March 11, 2025
Public Health
Measles Cases Continue to Rise in the US and Canada
Measles are continuing to make headlines as the U.S. reports 164 cases, 153 of which are from three outbreaks, with the largest occurring in
March 5, 2025
Food Safety
The Cascading Food Safety Impacts of Tariffs
Following Tuesday’s implementation of a 25% tariff on products entering the US from Mexico and Canada, food safety professionals should prepare for cascading effects
March 4, 2025
