Canada
CFIA Begins Automatic Import Licence Checks – and Rejections
If you import food to Canada and don’t have a valid SFC import license, your import will be automatically rejected! On February 12, the
February 19, 2024
Insights
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top topics in food safety and public health.
Public Health>Communicable Disease
‘Sick Shaming’ Rampant Causing Further Disease Transmission
With the pandemic just barely out the back door of current events, it seems that many people have gone full circle and regressed back
February 14, 2024
Food Safety
The Continuing Saga of Chlorpyrifos
Many growers are likely scratching their heads at this point, asking “Can I use chlorpyrifos on my crops … or not?!” The confusion is
February 13, 2024
FDA Warning Letters
FDA Issues Warning Letter to Raw Milk Cheese Manufacturer for Sanitation and Listeria Concerns
In its inspection of a raw milk cheese manufacturer, FDA inspectors detected repeated incidence of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) and other Listeria species in the
February 7, 2024
Public Health>Communicable Disease
AI Enables Discovery of New MRSA-Killing Compounds
Using an old technique that’s new again, MIT researchers have discovered a class of compounds that can kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Deep learning teaches computers
February 7, 2024
Food Safety
How the New PCHF Hazard Analysis Guidance Will Impact Your Food Safety Plan
In a much-awaited federal action, the FDA has released an update of its draft guidance for the Preventive Controls/Human Foods (PCHF) Rule, including the
February 6, 2024
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
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
