People I respect have told me I am unnecessarily critical of industry and of the government, and of FDA and CDC in particular. Some of them are friends. A few of them spent careers inside the agencies I write about. […]
As patient counts continue to rise in an outbreak of infections from the Cyclospora parasite, the company whose iceberg lettuce is likely the cause of thousands of the infections continues to deflect accusations. On Aug. 5, the Centers for Disease
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I spent last week at the IAFP annual meeting in New Orleans, and I talked to dozens of people — quality directors, growers, lab directors, a few regulators who were careful about what they said, and more than a few
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The Korean health agency has warned people about a rise in gastrointestinal illnesses with Campylobacter cases doubling in the space of a week. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) urged caution in food preparation and consumption as temperatures and humidity rise in summer, leading to an increase in bacterial infections.
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Public health authorities in Malta are investigating four cases of hepatitis A associated with a food establishment. People who ate at Deli and Co in Ħal Qormi, between June 17 and 25, are advised to be on the lookout for
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This Lion’s mane steak has a surprisingly meaty texture that holds up beautifully to a hot skillet and a deep sear. Topped with garlic herb butter, it’s become one of my favorite vegetarian mains for date night or a special
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The USDA will need to rewrite labeling standards for bioengineered foods by 2028 after a judge ruled against exemptions for highly refined ingredients.
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Quinoa Salad with Fresh Garden Veggies This colorful Quinoa Salad with Fresh Garden Veggies is filled with sweet corn, tender zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Everything is tossed in a simple lemon dressing for a light, fresh side
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Shoppers’ desire for drinks that match specific needs is reshaping the category, FMI found.
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The Ortega owner has not yet disclosed who will replace Casey Keller, but said the individual is in a senior leadership position at another public company.
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