Foodborne illnesses are on the rise—and they may soon come with stiff penalties for offending manufacturers, including c…
Foodborne Illnesses
U.S. Poultry Inspection Moves Towards Self Regulation, Fewer USDA Inspectors on Site
The USDA has announced major updates on regulations to the poultry inspection system for the first time in 50 years. Und…
Does Washing Fruits and Vegetables Prevent Foodborne Illnesses?
Properly washing fruits and vegetables can be a big concern, especially if you buy conventional produce. But does rinsin…
Salmonella Risks Hidden in Chemical-Coated Chickens
Chemicals used to kill bacteria present in chicken slaughterhouses may only be masking—not killing—harmful pathogens on …
Pesticides Transmit Norovirus Through Contaminated Crops
The norovirus—the biggest cause of foodborne illnesses in the world—appears to be transmitted through the spraying of ag…
Lawsuit Claims FDA Could Prevent Food Poisoning Deaths with New Regulations
A lawsuit filed Wednesday against the FDA alleges that the agency has repeatedly missed mandatory deadlines to implement…
Food Poisoning Risks on the Rise, Cites New Research
A new report released by the Government Accountability Office finds that measures to reduce outbreaks of serious foodbor…
Funding Cut for USDA's Fruit and Vegetable Safety Program
The USDA’s Microbiological Data Program that monitors select fruits and vegetables for harmful pathogens that coul…
Decoding Food-Label Expiration Dates
My mother, who lives 3,000 miles away, has this weird penchant for using me as a food-safety barometer. “I made some chi…
