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Food Companies Causing Foodborne Illnesses May Face Criminal Prosecution, Says Justice Department
September 10, 2024
Companies involved in distributing foods that led to foodborne illnesses may face criminal and civil penalties says the Justice Department.
poultry
September 10, 2024
The USDA has put into place its biggest changes to poultry inspection in 50 years, giving the industry more leeway…
Fresh beets hanging with stems and soil on white background
September 10, 2024
Can foodborne illnesses really be prevented by washing fruits and vegetables?
Raw whole chickens in a metal bowl
September 10, 2024
Salmonella and other pathogens may still be a threat even though chemicals used on chickens mask their presence.
Fresh red raspberries in cardboard containers at a farmer's market or produce stand
September 10, 2024
The norovirus—the biggest cause of foodborne illnesses in the world—appears to be transmitted through the spraying of agricultural pesticides on…
Fluorescent green pea pod against blue and purple bacterial background
September 10, 2024
A lawsuit filed by several nonprofit groups alleges that the FDA has been dragging its feet implementing a new law…
Raw pork chops on a wooden cutting board
September 10, 2024
A new report finds measures to reduce outbreaks of serious foodborne illnesses in the U.S. are not meeting the nation's…
Close-up of red cabbage leaf showing purple veins and green surface
September 10, 2024
The USDA's Microbiological Data Program that monitors produce for harmful pathogens that could lead to foodborne illnesses is about to…