The Moroccan government has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to authorize the importation of fresh eggplant for consumption into the U.S., but first it must analyze the pest risks.
The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations recently detailed various food safety issues that could be associated with edible insects.
The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs recently announced details of its new "Framework," the first-ever, multi-stakeholder sustainability reporting framework for the full U.S. supply chains for chicken, turkey, and eggs.
The Food Allergen Safety Treatment and Research Act will designate sesame as a major food allergen, and foods containing sesame must be labeled accordingly.
A recent poll of UK adults found that more than half of consumers have become more conscious of food safety and hygiene at food outlets since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Journal of Food Protection recently reported another study from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the source of three recent romaine lettuce outbreaks.
The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released a document explaining that "organic" doesn't necessarily mean a guarantee of food safety.