Although restaurants are implicated in 64% of foodborne illness outbreaks in the U.S. and are generally inspected at least annually (depending on state requirements and
Although FDA’s recent updates to its Pesticide Monitoring Compliance Program have not received much media attention, the food industry could feel some distinct impacts, particularly
With all the publicity on cantaloupe, I can’t help but wonder: Is it safe to eat? The short answer: Yes, if … The explanation: Cantaloupes
Safe food is always the ultimate goal, but is zero risk actually achievable? To better discuss this, let’s start with an example of a simple
Can I trust AI on food safety? The short answer: Not safely The explanation: Artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI
FoodNet came into existence in 1996 as a direct result of the Jack-In-The-Box outbreak in 1993. It was set up so we could all see
More than 40% of U.S. adults have little to no confidence in the U.S. federal government’s ability to ensure the safety of the U.S. food
With the Pathogen Reduction Monitoring Program (PRMP) for raw poultry launched by CFIA in March 2023, SFC licence holders who further process poultry carcasses and
Many growers are likely scratching their heads at this point, asking “Can I use chlorpyrifos on my crops … or not?!” The confusion is quite
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 answer: