Food Safety|Simplified
Bottled Water vs. Tap Water
I’ve been seeing conflicting reports on the safety of bottled water vs tap water. I’m now quite confused! Which should I drink? The short
February 1, 2024
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Public Health>Communicable Disease
Have Upcoming Travel? Stay Aware of Infectious Disease Risks
As became exceedingly evident during the pandemic, travelers can be a significant source in the global spread of infectious disease. Traveling to a country
January 31, 2024
Food Safety
Product Claims: Your Website and Social Media Are Being Watched
Did you know … you are just as accountable for product claims made on your website and social media as you are for claims
January 30, 2024
Public Health
Long Covid Is Protected by the ADA and May Require Accommodations
Did you know … not only is Long Covid “real,” but a person with Long Covid is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act
January 24, 2024
Food Safety
What Will FDA’s Proposed Reorganization Mean for the Industry?
A vast array of suggestions and proposals have arisen over the years for changes to the U.S. food regulatory system – from both within
January 23, 2024
Public Health>Communicable Disease
Legionnaires’ Disease: What it is and Why it is a Concern
Infectious disease outbreaks can occur at virtually any time and anywhere. They can be transmitted through a variety of means (e.g., respiration, touch, food
January 17, 2024
Food Safety
How Can Past Outbreaks Help Prevent Future Incidents?
When an outbreak appears to be caused by an FDA-regulated human food, a team from the agency’s Coordinated Outbreak Response & Evaluation (CORE) Network
January 16, 2024
Canada
What Does California’s Finalized “Prop 12” Mean to Canadian Producers?
California’s “Proposition 12,” allowing only food from farm animals housed under specific standards to be sold in the state, went into full effect on
January 11, 2024
Public Health>Communicable Disease
Avian Influenza Prevalence of Human Infection Remains Low
Although highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) avian influenza outbreaks in poultry are continuing to be reported at commercial poultry farms in both the U.S.
January 10, 2024
