“Typhoid Mary” Lives On
It has been more than a century since “Typhoid Mary” Mallon was discovered to be a “healthy carrier” of Salmonella typhi, proven responsible for the contamination of
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“Landmark” Approval Provides New Ag Water Safety Option
Citing it as a landmark achievement, FDA announced the first-ever EPA registration of an antimicrobial product using the revised efficacy protocol for pre-harvest agricultural water. The
Study Shows Potential H5N1 Transmission from Raw Milk
With highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) having been detected in raw milk, and a study showing transmission to mice, raising questions about the possible risk
Is VQIP for you? New Guidance Establishes New Benefits
A new approach to inspections and increased flexibility in adding suppliers and foods are key components of FDA’s newly updated guidance for FSMA’s Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), released
Fluffy Popcorn for the Holidays?
Cake-Mix Fluffy Popcorn sure trended at Halloween! Would it be good for the winter holidays? The short answer: It’s actually not a good idea any
Flu Increasing in US and Around the Globe
Although influenza activity remains low across the U.S., it is increasing, particularly among children, and the flu has become a nationwide outbreak in Japan, with
UK LACF Manufacturer Warned
A manufacturer of low-acid canned food (LACF) in the UK was cited for serious deviations of LACF regulations. Wherever its facility is located, a manufacturer
Food Industry Impacts of the Incoming Administration
How will the incoming Trump Administration impact the food industry in 2025? In a word, I would say to expect change. With Robert F. Kennedy
December Brings New CFIA Requirements for Poultry Imports
In less than a month, importers of live poultry and birds from the United States will face new requirements. Because CFIA prohibits the movement of
TB Now World’s Deadliest Disease
Tuberculosis has now surpassed COVID-19 and reclaimed its spot as the world’s most deadly infectious disease. With 8.2 million people newly diagnosed with TB in
