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The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says a shift in the way poultry inspections are carried out will save money for the industry and government while improving food safety.

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Undeclared allergens still are the leading factor in recalls, but Listeria stole the show in the last quarter.

The hospital isn’t the only place you can contract MRSA.

Consumers think food manufacturers can do more to earn their confidence.

Quality improvement is a daunting challenge, but the effort can be expected to boost food safety, as well.

As with any outbreak, the Jensen Farms Listeria outbreak last summer and fall, which sickened 148 people in 28 states and killed 30 people, probably could have been prevented if Jensen Farms had maintained its facilities in accordance with existing FDA guidance.

Since 2004, FDA has relied increasingly on states to conduct inspections.