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Op-Ed: FDA Needs to Act Now on Toxic Metals in Baby Food

Exclusive remarks from Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi to Food Safety Magazine

June 21, 2021

As Chairman of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, Congressman Krishnamoorthi initiated an investigation into toxic metals in baby food to find alarming levels from a variety of companies. In response, the Congressman has introduced the Baby Food Safety Act. In addition, the FDA responded to the Oversight investigation by introducing their “Closer to Zero” campaign, but the campaign does not go far enough nor fast enough.

A Small Survey of Food Safety Practices by Frozen Vegetable Suppliers

A glimpse into the practices of the frozen-food supply chain

Michael Wood Ph.D.

June 20, 2021

Given the large number of contamination events involving the contamination of frozen vegetables with Listeria, are suppliers of these products able to control other harmful microorganisms from contaminating their products?

Ensuring the Safety of Gluten-Free Menu Items with Written Documentation

July 3, 2018

Putting procedures in writing so that they can be carefully followed is a best practice that should be in place in every establishment offering gluten-free or other allergy-safe dishes.

Listeria monocytogenes Finds an Alternate Path to Cross the Gut Wall

May 1, 2018

A new study shows that Listeria adhesion protein can open the gut epithelial wall, providing an alternate path for the bacterial systemic spread and making this pathogen a highly efficient invasive foodborne pathogen.

Updates from the NoroCORE Project: Progress toward Reducing the Burden of Foodborne Viruses

April 1, 2017

The major achievements and long-standing impacts of the Norovirus Collaborative for Outreach, Research and Education (NoroCORE) will continue well beyond the life of the initial project.

5 Things to Know About Color-Coding

March 7, 2017

Color-coding can help prevent cross-contamination due to pathogens, allergens and foreign contaminates in your company’s food plants.

Gluten-Free Update: What Food Processors Need to Know about Gluten-Containing Products

February 21, 2017

What does the term “gluten-free” actually mean to processors? To consumers?

The Emergence of Livestock-Associated MRSA Bears Watching

December 20, 2016

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has emerged in livestock. What will the public health implications be?

Allergens & Cross-Contamination: Education vs. Ignorance

September 20, 2016

As food industry leaders, it is critical to keep a clean, safe environment for all consumers. Continuous education and training are important steps in that process.