Sesame seed paste containing a rare strain of Salmonella sickened 23 people in 7 states and the District of Columbia in 2011, reveals a new report from the U.S. Centers … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has updated its research priorities to keep pace with ever-changing issues and opportunities in food safety and public … Continue Reading →
According to Reuters, New York’s ban on large-size sweet drinks will cause headaches for soda makers and restaurants who say they will face logistical hurdles such as needing to retool … Continue Reading →
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that studies linking food to cancer risk may be debatable. IFT Daily News
The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) has released a new Scientific Information Bulletin (SIB) entitled “Ensuring Scientific Integrity: Guidelines for Managing Conflicts.” IFT Daily News
McCormick & Co. Inc. has unveiled its Flavor Forecast 2013. Now in its 13th year, the report is an annual spotlight on the emerging trends that the company expects to … Continue Reading →
After two Salmonella outbreaks linked to ground turkey sickened at least 148 people in 2011, the U.S. federal government has decided to implement stricter pathogen controls for raw ground poultry … Continue Reading →
According to Food Safety News, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to “withhold agency data regarding the sale of antibiotics for use in food animals” is unlawful, according … Continue Reading →
With a spate of recent outbreaks of such foodborne pathogens as Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes, the ability to predict where and how these deadly microbes enter … Continue Reading →
Saputo Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Morningstar Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Dean Foods Co., for $ 1.45 billion. IFT Daily News
