Food Safety Magazine launched the fourth episode of our new Food Safety Matters Podcast. In this installment, our editorial director interviews Steve Taylor on food allergens in the food processing environment, current research that could affect consumers with food sensitivities, and more.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new website that allows organizations to apply for recognition as a Third-Party accreditation body.
Forensic sanitarian Bob Powitz, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.S., C.F.S.P. will be honored with the 2017 Walter S. Mangold Award. This is the highest award conferred upon a Sanitarian by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA).
It was announced this week that, under the advisement of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the U.S. will suspend all fresh beef imports from Brazil. The reason? “Recurring concerns about safety of the products intended for the American market,” says an official statement released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been served with a federal lawsuit this week by three groups--Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America, and the Cattle Producers of Washington--all ranchers who want imported meat labels to display what country that product originated from.
During Commissioner Andriukaitis’ visit to the U.S. to discuss a variety of issues related to antimicrobial resistance, food waste, food safety and global health challenges, Food Safety Magazine was able to spend a few moments with him, discussing his role in the Commission and his goals for his trip to Washington.
Online shopping powerhouse Amazon.com Inc.--based in Seattle, WA--announced today plans to buy Austin, TX-based Whole Foods Market Inc. in a $13.7 billion cash deal.