In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Dr. Kathy Knutson, consultant and PCQI educator, about how to create and implement a robust and comprehensive environmental monitoring program.
The changes are intended to reduce burdens on farmers, industry, and national authorities. A major outcome of the amendments would be a reduced time to market for agricultural biocontrol products.
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has proposed to suspend registered approvals for dimethoate products on berries after new dietary exposure estimates suggested a potential human health risk.
By joining the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, the Meat Institute will promote food safety best practices and engage in other efforts to prevent foodborne illness on behalf of meat and poultry companies.
A series of U.S. consumer surveys from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) show that consumer confidence in U.S. food safety has hit an all-time low, and explore consumer perceptions of food recalls and FDA’s Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) rule.
The recommendations, which aim to advance solutions that address “forever chemical” farmland contamination, were developed by agricultural stakeholders, researchers, conservationists, and health groups, in collaboration with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA).
In a September 17 hearing before the Senate HELP Committee, former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez, alongside now-resigned top CDC scientific expert Dr. Debra Houry, described the current climate at the agency and the circumstances surrounding Dr. Monarez’s termination.
A “Frozenomics” survey conducted by SmartSense shows that consumers are increasingly relying on frozen food purchases to stretch their grocery budgets, despite having mistrust in frozen food safety.
Grape Software’s Grape INSPECT is purpose-built for UK Environmental Health Officers, to make food hygiene inspections easier and faster as the nation struggles to keep up with the number of businesses due for inspection.
