Food Safety
Foodborne Illnesses Increase Post-Pandemic
While the phrase, “hindsight is 20/20” is often portrayed negatively, that 20/20 clarity of the past can provide lessons for the future. One area
August 8, 2023
Insights
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GMO Safety
I hear so many differing opinions on the use and safety of GMOs in food. What are the facts? The short answer: The facts
August 3, 2023
Public Health>Communicable Disease
A Return to COVID?
While COVID numbers remain comparably low, there are some indications that we might see an uptick in cases by the end of the summer.
August 2, 2023
Food Safety
Quality Slipping? Watch Out for Food Safety Issues!
If your food quality is slipping, food safety issues may not be far behind. Although food safety and quality are distinct characteristics of a
August 1, 2023
FDA Warning Letters
Ready-to-eat Prepared Foods Plant Receives FDA Warning Letter for Multiple Violations
Food facilities are required to renew their FDA registrations on a bi-annual basis. As shown by this facility’s warning letter, failure to do so can elicit a citation or other consequence
July 26, 2023
Public Health
Food Safety Hazards Aren’t Always Straightforward
The changing climate has had impacts on the food industry in numerous ways. While the impacts of severe weather on crops are well-known, there
July 26, 2023
Food Safety
The Facts about Aspartame
With last week’s release of a publication from the World Health Organization (WHO) assessing the health impacts of the non-sugar sweetener aspartame, news and
July 25, 2023
Cannabis|Food Safety
How Safe is Legal Marijuana, Really?
State investigators have uncovered numerous instances of marijuana product adulteration by businesses attempting to manipulate contaminant testing. (Colorado MED) One of the fundamental incentives
July 24, 2023
Public Health>Communicable Disease
Statistics Show Pandemic “finally over”
While TAG’s recent article discussed the continuing transmission of COVID, particularly from travel during the busy summer season, the U.S. has reached a milestone
July 19, 2023
