Food Safety
USDA Continues to Set its Sights on Salmonella
After announcing its intent to declare Salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products in August, USDA FSIS has now furthered its action
October 25, 2022
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Canada|Food Safety
Class-Action Lawsuits Underscore Importance of Prevention
In 2017, E. coli-contaminated Canadian flour products were recalled having sickened at least 28 people; three years later the implicated company is paying $1.5
October 21, 2022
Public Health>Communicable Disease
U.S. Seeing Some Increased Activity of New COVID Variants
COVID cases are continuing to decline in the U.S., however we are beginning to see some increased activity with new variants, particularly BQ.1 and
October 19, 2022
Food Safety
Food Safety Focal Point Shifts to Retailers
As the sales end point of the food supply chain, retailers are not often the initial focus of food safety or quality issues, as
October 19, 2022
Cannabis
What Does Federal Pardoning of Marijuana Possession Mean for the Industry?
Don’t hold your breath, as we all know how fast the government moves, but there appears to be some additional movement toward the federal
October 14, 2022
Public Health>Communicable Disease
Respiratory Disease Increase Likely Attributable to Annual Seasonal Factors
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the globally increasing respiratory diseases, which we see as likely attributable to annual seasonal
October 13, 2022
Public Health>Communicable Disease
The Long-Term Impacts of Infectious Disease
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the long-term impacts of infectious diseases. Read more below. Rising COVID levels in Europe
October 11, 2022
Food Safety|Public Health
HAV Foodborne Transmission Is Possible and Hazardous
Although the primary route of transmission of Hepatitis A (HAV) in the U.S. is person-to-person, foodborne transmission also is possible and has been linked
October 11, 2022
Public Health>Communicable Disease
Expected Fall Increase in Respiratory Illness Has Begun
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the expected fall increase in respiratory illnesses. Read more below. COVID vaccines in pregnancy
October 6, 2022
