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Study: Safer meat requires reducing risks where food animals are raised

A variety of pre-harvest interventions can significantly reduce the risk that bacteria harmful to humans will infect food animals.

July 24, 2017

Wider use of evidence-based food safety interventions on farms and feedlots would significantly reduce the risk of people getting sick from contaminated meat and poultry, according to a report released The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia.

Researchers explore solutions to food waste with USDA-funded project

The first project will test online marketplaces and mobile apps.

July 20, 2017

Researchers from W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, Ariz., will explore solutions to food waste through two unique research projects funded by the USDA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

Hot dogs recalled due to possible contamination

Bone fragments found in hot dog and sausage items

Casey Laughman

July 17, 2017

Bronx, N.Y.-based Marathon Enterprises is recalling more than 7.1 million pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with bone fragments.

International Association of Food Protection unveils Dave Theno Fellowship

July 10, 2017

Theno, who died June 19, was to receive annual Food Safety Hero Award.

Chicken bites recalled due to possible bone fragments

Recall announced after bone found in product

Casey Laughman

June 30, 2017

Vernon, Calif.-based Overhill Farms, Inc., is recalling more than 50,000 pounds of chicken bites that may be contaminated with bone fragments.

Study Shows Preference for Baby Food in Pouches

June 26, 2017

StandUpPouches.net, a leading supplier of flexible retail packaging, released a new industry report that examines consumer preference toward baby food packaging.

USDA announces halt to importing of fresh Brazilian beef

Policy is result of higher rejection rates

Casey Laughman

June 23, 2017

The United States Department of Agriculture has announced the suspension of imports of fresh beef from Brazil.

True cost accounting pilot reveals hidden impacts of food, people

This study study calculated the cost of water pollution, pesticide exposure, greenhouse gas emissions and soil erosion for several types of produce.

June 13, 2017

Organic fruit specialist Eosta, The Netherlands, accounting firm EY (formerly Ernst & Young), New York, and other partners revealed the first results of a groundbreaking pilot program that demonstrates how organic fruit production has a positive economic impact on agriculture, the environment and consumer health.

Advocates challenge FDA allowance of toxic chemical in food

June 12, 2017

Public health advocates recently used a little-known legal tool today to challenge a recent FDA move allowing a toxic chemical in food packaging. The groups filed an objection to FDA’s decision to continue to allow perchlorate in dry food packaging.

Chicken tenders recalled due to undeclared allergen

Milk not declared on label

Casey Laughman

June 9, 2017

Portland, Maine-based Advance Pierre Foods has recalled more than 54,000 pounds of chicken products due to undeclared milk.

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Study: Safer meat requires reducing risks where food animals are raised

Researchers explore solutions to food waste with USDA-funded project

Hot dogs recalled due to possible contamination

International Association of Food Protection unveils Dave Theno Fellowship

Chicken bites recalled due to possible bone fragments

Study Shows Preference for Baby Food in Pouches

USDA announces halt to importing of fresh Brazilian beef

True cost accounting pilot reveals hidden impacts of food, people

Advocates challenge FDA allowance of toxic chemical in food

Chicken tenders recalled due to undeclared allergen

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