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On October 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service implemented its new Modernization of Poultry New Slaughter Inspection Regulation. What does this meat and poultry for meat processors?  

A partnership of industry, government and consumer groups is working together to ensure that consumers have free access to evidence-based, actionable educational messages and resources.

Cooperative Extension faces many challenges and opportunities as the system moves into its second century.

Validation, verification and monitoring are critical components of food safety and quality management programs.

Raw meat and poultry products sold direct-to-consumer may carry higher concentrations of harmful bacteria compared with those produced commercially.

The long-term goal of NoroCORE is to reduce the burden of foodborne disease associated with viruses, particularly noroviruses.

When it comes to food, there is limited regulation, control or intervention unless there is a problem or failure in the supply chain.

Egg producers are primarily responsible for ensuring a safe egg supply in the marketplace, but consumers take the wheel once eggs leave the store.

A look back at the past 100+ years since Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle changed the way we look at food safety.

Safety considerations pertaining to the use of chemical pesticides for food production and public health require adherence to proper application practices.