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September is National Food Safety Education Month

September 4, 2020

The federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness, or "food poisoning," annually. Take an active role in preventing it during Food Safety Education Month.

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Don’t overlook the role of handwashing in food safety

Richard F. Stier

February 19, 2020

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Handwashing is an essential element for ensuring food safety, whether food is being processed or handled in a plant, prepared in a restaurant or foodservice outlet, or cooked at home.

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IFSAC releases 2017 report on foodborne illness sources

Sharon Spielman

December 17, 2019

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In an ongoing effort to understand sources of foodborne illness in the U.S., the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) collects and analyzes outbreak data to produce an annual report with estimates of foods responsible for foodborne illnesses caused by pathogens.

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MFRPS revised by FDA

Sharon Spielman

December 16, 2019

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The FDA has issued revised food safety standards for state regulatory programs that oversee food facilities that manufacture, process, pack or hold foods.

Risk Analysis study: Even properly cooked pork chops pose Listeria, Salmonella threat

Leftovers, which could feature just a few pathogens that then had the chance to multiply, were the real concern, according to the research.

Crystal Lindell

September 28, 2017

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It turns out that people eating leftover pork chops that have not been cooked well-done are likely putting themselves at risk for Salmonella and Listeria exposure.

Walmart to invest $25M in food safety in China

Retail giant launches Walmart Food Safety Collaboration Center to promote food safety innovation, education

Crystal Lindell

October 20, 2016

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The retail giant has launched the Walmart Food Safety Collaboration Center with a celebration at the Westin Financial Street hotel in Beijing.

FDA highlights food safety on World AIDS Day

Jeremy Gerrard

December 1, 2015

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FDA is reminding people with HIV/AIDS about the importance of safe food handling in preventing foodborne illness.

Kroger pulls caramel apples from shelves citing food safety risk

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Unrefrigerated caramel apples increase Listeria risk

A recent study cites the piercing by dipping sticks as a possible source for harboring monocytogenes.

Jeremy Gerrard

October 27, 2015

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Researchers theorize a small amount of moisture left under the layer of caramel creates a breeding ground for bacteria.

FDA encourages juice safety this fall

Jeremy Gerrard

September 22, 2015

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As the cool weather of the fall season often provides some of the best times of the year for drinking fresh-squeezed juices and cider, FDA is reminding consumers to be carefully read the labels on these products.

Coalition petitions FDA to ban 8 flavorings

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FDA publishes final FSMA rules

The two rules finalized last week include preventative controls rules for human and animal food.

Jeremy Gerrard

September 14, 2015

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FDA calls the finalized rules the first step in putting greater emphasis on the prevention of foodborne illness.

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Items Tagged with 'foodborne illness prevention'

ARTICLES

September is National Food Safety Education Month

Don’t overlook the role of handwashing in food safety

IFSAC releases 2017 report on foodborne illness sources

MFRPS revised by FDA

Risk Analysis study: Even properly cooked pork chops pose Listeria, Salmonella threat

Walmart to invest $25M in food safety in China

FDA highlights food safety on World AIDS Day

Unrefrigerated caramel apples increase Listeria risk

FDA encourages juice safety this fall

FDA publishes final FSMA rules

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