A report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation last week says that foodborne illness rates in Australia are on the decline--except for Salmonella.
For the September 2015 issues of Emerging Infectious Diseases, members of the FoodNet workgroup wrote about the history and achievements of the program.
Cinnamon, oregano and vinegar are natural ingredients that can be used to sanitize leafy greens, according to researchers at the University of Arizona.
In a talk with farmers at the Mid Kansas Cooperative, U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo said that there’s no need for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in foods to be labeled for a couple of reasons.
Nearly $110 million has been set aside by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help states improve their ability to track and respond to infectious diseases.
Blue Bell Creameries has been given the all clear to produce and sell ice cream made at its Sylacauga, AL plant, according Ron Dawsey, director at the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Starting this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is accepting public comments regarding cheese that is made from raw, unpasteurized milk.
A ban on some cilantro imported from Mexico has been instated after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after a 2012 outbreak that sickened hundreds of consumers with intestinal illnesses, prompting an investigation.
Stewart Parnell--the former Peanut Corporation of America owner that was convicted last year for knowingly shipping Salmonella-contaminated peanut butter from his Georgia plant--may be sentenced to life in prison if prosecutors have their way.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Challenge has announced two winners for its 2014 competition--Purdue University, and runner-up Pronucleotein, Inc.
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