It is paramount for the investigator to gather the background information from existing data that are both accurate and reliable.

Controlling Salmonella in beef is more of a challenge than controlling E. coli O157:H7 because Salmonella is prevalent in the animals’ lymph nodes.

One of the greatest difficulties in advancing public support for science-based regulation is the public’s lack of understanding of toxicity.

We can all take a page from the Chipotle playbook in responding to a foodborne illness outbreak.

The use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) show great potential for contamination control of fresh-cut produce.

Food Safety Magazine has monitored food recalls issued for the third consecutive quarter.

Real-world examples of Rapid Response Teams responding to incidents are described.

Food security is dependent upon a strong global food safety system.

When a foodborne outbreak occurs within the United States and the suspect product is one of foreign origin, government agencies and food producers must work together efficiently to identify the cause of the outbreak.

Snack foods are all low in moisture. They have low water activity and do not support the growth of food pathogens or even spoilage organisms.