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AI and Food Safety in the Home
Can I trust AI on food safety? The short answer: Not safely The explanation: Artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google
February 27, 2026
Insights
TAG perspectives and recommendations on today’s
top topics in food safety and public health.
Public Health
Flu Rates and Severity Still High Making Vaccination Beneficial
Although the peak influenza activity generally begins to decline in March, viral activity is continuing at an elevated rate according to CDC, with half
February 25, 2026
Food Safety
Using New Approach Methods to Reduce Animal Testing
by Joe Scimeca, TAG Senior Advisor Co-author of Application of new approach methods (NAMs) in food safety with considerations for new proteins Historically, research
February 24, 2026
Canada
Will CFIA Intended Cuts Endanger Food Safety?
by Cameron Prince Executive VP, Regulatory Affairs, TAG; Managing Director, TAG Canada. Former CFIA VP of Operations We have recently learned that the agency
February 23, 2026
Public Health
FDA Reverses Refusal-to-File on mRNA Flu Vaccine
After notifying Moderna last week that its application for review of its mRNA-1010 flu vaccine would not be reviewed for possible approval, the FDA
February 18, 2026
Food Safety
Limiting Food Recalls with Sanitation Breaks
Food recalls significantly increased in 2025, with surges in both FDA and USDA regulated foods, and some major recalls are already occurring in 2026.
February 17, 2026
Public Health
Olympic Games Ripe for Communicable Disease Transmission
With nearly 3,000 athletes from more than 90 countries; more than one million spectators; and tens of thousands of staff, volunteers, and media personnel
February 11, 2026
Food Safety
Natural Food Colors Approved for “No Artificial Colors” Labeling
Using approved natural colors in food products has just gained an added advantage, as manufacturers can now claim products as containing “no artificial colors”
February 9, 2026
Public Health
Traveler-Based Disease Surveillance Hits Million Volunteer Mark
If you’ve arrived at a coastal-area international airport from an international destination within the last four years, you may be one of a million
February 4, 2026
