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New research suggests that the most effective treatments for reducing levels of arsenic in rice are cultivar selection, irrigation management, cooking approach, and the application of selenium or silicon soil amendments.

This article explores the applications of chemometrics in food safety, including contamination detection, fraud prevention, quality assessment, and regulatory compliance. 

French Health Minister Yannick Neuder has confirmed that Escherichia coli was behind the outbreak that also has landed eight children in the hospital.

With over 2,000 new hotel rooms expected in Guyana by the end of 2025, CARPHA delivered advanced food safety training to dozens of participants.

Study’s results suggest that charged nanoplastics can influence the growth, viability, virulence, physiological stress response, and biofilm lifestyle of the pathogen Escherichia coli O157:H7.

FDA has released for public comment its proposed method for ranking chemicals in the food supply that will be prioritized in post-market safety assessments. 

Bill would require restaurants to include on food menus or through other written information a notice to customers of food allergens used in the facility. Also, customers would be encouraged to inform servers about their food allergies.

USDA-FSIS and public health partners are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes that currently includes 17 ill people in 13 states. As of June 17, 2025, there have been three reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with this outbreak.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. This article discusses different PFAS, their connection to microplastics, and their global impacts on public health and the environment.

Spices are sourced from various regions worldwide, often involving multiple suppliers, diverse agricultural practices, and differing regulatory standards. These complexities increase the risk of contamination, adulteration, and foodborne illnesses. Effectively managing these risks requires a thorough understanding of the international supply chain and the vulnerabilities that exist at each stage.