For the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has used an emergency order to immediately stop the use of a pesticide; specifically, DCPA a.k.a. Dacthal, which is a weed-killer used on produce that can affect fetal health and development.
In September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) will begin testing dairy cows at slaughter for the presence of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), under the existing National Residue Program.
On September 16–17, 2024, he National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) will hold a public meeting to advise the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) on definitions for establishment sizes, as well as on inspection technology.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to the manufacturer of the apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches that gave hundreds of children across the U.S. lead poisoning in late 2023.
Thanks to whole genome sequencing (WGS) and other investigative data, two foodborne salmonellosis outbreaks previously thought to be separate have been linked to each other and have been associated with cucumbers.
A recent study has established a framework for identifying and prioritizing microbiological risks in infant food products. A web tool has been made available to the public.
A Canadian foodborne listeriosis outbreak linked to plant-based milks has sickened at least 20 people, hospitalized 15, and caused three deaths. A recall has been issued.
In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Joelle Mosso about her work at Western Growers to help produce growers develop improved approaches to food safety and sustainability by considering the entire farm-to-fork continuum. She discusses microbial testing of agricultural water, the transition to sustainable packaging, hygienic design of farm equipment, and other topics.
