Articles Tagged with ''foodborne illness prevention''

Last week FDA announced it finalized two of seven major rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

 Purdue University took the grand prize, while Pronucleotein Inc. was the runner-up. 

The CDC Foundation’s new issue of Business Pulse focuses on how CDC fights foodborne diseases to protect businesses and consumers.

As Memorial Day this Monday will mark the unofficial start of the summer vacation season, many Americans will celebrate with cookouts, camping, road trips and other activities that involve food.

Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a rapid detection assay for Salmonella that can be used in poultry processing plants, reducing testing cost and time compared to some current methods, according to USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation which funded the research.

With the big game only a few days away, millions of Americans will load up on food in anticipation of the Super Bowl-sized appetites needing to be satisfied as they gather with friends and family to watch the big game.

 FSIS estimates an average of 50,000 illnesses will be prevented annually in the US after the standards are implemented. 

Researchers at Texas Tech University have discovered a new serotype of the salmonella bacteria which the university says will help provide a better understanding of the bacteria and provide new ways of looking at its prevention.

Designed to further protect customers against foodborne illnesses, Walmart announced it will implement enhanced poultry safety measures for supplies.

As the holiday season ramps up, so does the frequency of parties and large meals. While the holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends, carrying food from one location to another and sharing dishes with a crowd means more opportunity for bacteria to grow and cause food poisoning.