Public Health
USDA Milk Testing Designed to Detect and Reduce HPAI
Studies have shown that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in infected cows can transfer to their milk, with live viral RNA found in raw
December 11, 2024
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FDA Warning Letters
Inadequate Seafood HACCP
A seafood processor was cited for violations of the seafood HACCP regulations. Specific findings include: HACCP plans must be rooted in science and include
December 10, 2024
Food Safety
Food Date Labeling: On the Regulatory Roadmap … Again
Whether or not the U.S. eventually ends up with a single federal food agency, the two primary agencies have established a united front to
December 10, 2024
Public Health
“Typhoid Mary” Lives On
It has been more than a century since “Typhoid Mary” Mallon was discovered to be a “healthy carrier” of Salmonella typhi, proven responsible for the contamination
December 4, 2024
Food Safety
“Landmark” Approval Provides New Ag Water Safety Option
Citing it as a landmark achievement, FDA announced the first-ever EPA registration of an antimicrobial product using the revised efficacy protocol for pre-harvest agricultural water.
December 2, 2024
Public Health
Study Shows Potential H5N1 Transmission from Raw Milk
With highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) having been detected in raw milk, and a study showing transmission to mice, raising questions about the possible
November 27, 2024
Food Safety
Is VQIP for you? New Guidance Establishes New Benefits
A new approach to inspections and increased flexibility in adding suppliers and foods are key components of FDA’s newly updated guidance for FSMA’s Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP),
November 26, 2024
Simplified
Fluffy Popcorn for the Holidays?
Cake-Mix Fluffy Popcorn sure trended at Halloween! Would it be good for the winter holidays? The short answer: It’s actually not a good idea
November 25, 2024
Public Health
Flu Increasing in US and Around the Globe
Although influenza activity remains low across the U.S., it is increasing, particularly among children, and the flu has become a nationwide outbreak in Japan,
November 20, 2024
