Food Safety
GRAS, Additives, Chemicals: Who Should Hold the Authority?
State leadership vs. a patchwork of regulations: a summing up of the controversy over the “FRESH Act” in a single phrase. Due to its
May 12, 2026
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Public Health
Cruise Ship Outbreak Raises Hantavirus Concerns
The suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship carrying passengers from across the globe has brought the disease into the headlines this week. Although
May 6, 2026
Food Safety
GRAS Train Has Left the Station and Is Moving Fast!
GRAS is continuing to be a major topic of conversation and legislation at both the state and federal levels, with bills at both likely
May 5, 2026
Simplified
When Rice Bites Back
I’m consumed with all the new rice trends! Are they safe? The short answer: Yes, if… The explanation: Rice bowls, brothy rice, crispy rice
April 30, 2026
Public Health
Tick Bites Reach New High, Portend Harsh Season
With April already seeing the highest number of ER visits due to tick bites since CDC’s tracking began in 2017, experts are predicting 2026
April 29, 2026
Food Safety
FSIS Consumer Complaints Spike to Highest Rate Recorded
USDA FSIS consumer complaints have been on a steady increase, with the more than 2,000 consumer complaints in FY 2025 being the highest number
April 27, 2026
Public Health
AI as a Health Consultant?
How do you regard AI? Recent research is showing that some users are surrendering cognitively to AI, accepting its reasoning without question or verification,
April 22, 2026
Food Safety
Do Your Workers Wash their Hands when No one’s Around? One-Fourth Don’t!
Although the majority of persons surveyed in the US and UK follow good hygiene and food safety practices, that majority has been declining in
April 20, 2026
Canada
Will Your Made in Canada Labels Pass CFIA’s Inspection?
The CFIA takes labelling issues seriously and has amped up its efforts to address the growing concern over inaccurate and misleading Canadian product claims. Not only
April 20, 2026
