Articles Tagged with ''foodborne illness''

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FDA Releases Report on Foodborne Illness Risk Factors in Retail Food Store Delis

May 10, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a report on foodborne illness in retail food store deli departments, using data collected between 2015–2016.

A Story on Food Safety Priorities

Peter Overbosch Ph.D. Huub Lelieveld Yasmine Motarjemi Ph.D.

March 16, 2021

Food safety stories are essential to communicate lessons learned and share the practical experiences of food safety professionals to enhance the effectiveness of food safety training.

First Quarter of 2021 Brings Only Two Multistate Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

March 10, 2021

Foodborne illness outbreaks were scarce in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that trend is continuing for the first quarter of 2021.

Regulatory Report: Outbreak Investigations of Foodborne Illnesses Linked to Atypical Food-Pathogen Pairs

Lessons learned help drive future response and prevention efforts

Stelios Viazis Ph.D. Michael C. Bazaco Ph.D. Douglas Karas M.A.

January 14, 2021

After a foodborne outbreak is identified, specific food vehicles may become the focus of an investigation based on the pathogen implicated and past outbreaks linked to the pathogen.

Though Memorial Day activities are different this year, food safety remains a priority

May 21, 2020

Every year, millions of Americans commemorate Memorial Day to honor the sacrifices so many have made to protect our country.

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Bill would allow the FDA access to CAFOs

Wayne Labs

February 18, 2020

In an effort to allow FDA to sample water, soil and environmental conditions on USDA-regulated concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), New York Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand introduced a bill that would provide the FDA authority to conduct microbial sampling on CAFOs as necessary for a foodborne illness outbreak investigation, determine the outbreak’s root cause or address other public health needs.

Environmental detective work can curb foodborne illness outbreaks

Steven Mandernach J.D.

January 3, 2020

In foodborne illness outbreaks, it can take days to weeks before victims report symptoms or sources of illness are uncovered.

Food Safety Summit: Partners with a common purpose

Joe Corby

February 14, 2019

“Partners with a Common Purpose,” is an initiative that recognizes a common purpose embraced and supported by both government regulators and industry alike in improving public health and consumer services.

Food Safety and Extended Shelflife are More Crucial Than Ever

The most common potential sources for foodborne illnesses are the highly perishable, animal protein-rich ingredients, specifically meats, fish, eggs, and milk and other dairy products

Stuart L. Cantor PhD

September 19, 2018

The most common potential sources for foodborne illnesses are the highly perishable, animal protein-rich ingredients, specifically meats, fish, eggs, and milk and other dairy products.

Study: Pathogen testing to lead global food safety testing market by 2025

The processed food segment contributed about one-third share of the total market in 2017, and will continue to maintain its dominance through 2025.

September 11, 2018

Increasing cases of foodborne illnesses due to food contamination and rising consumer inclination toward better quality and safe food are expected to fuel the demand for pathogen testing in the global food safety testing market by the end of forecast period, according to a report published by Allied Market Research, Portland, Ore.

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