A new report from the Government Accountability Office states that most goals to reduce foodborne illnesses in America have not been met. The GAO report ...
Over 1 billion chicken wings are estimated be eaten during the Super Bowl this Sunday. Will the recent 'bird flu' cases ...
Dr. Emilio Esteban is leaving the USDA to take a job with Mérieux NutriSciences as Chief Scientific Officer for its North America division and head of its ...
With food recalls skyrocketing, one might find it hard to discern whether they’re reading a current USDA Food Safety and ...
Eggs have been subjected to large-scale U.S. recalls, revealing failures in agricultural manufacturing and inspections. These ...
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report today calling for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ...
Effective January 2025, FSIS will add broader Listeria species testing to all samples of ready-to-eat products, environmental and food contact surfaces, a move the agency expects will help provide ...
1970 – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Began Keeping Records on Foodborne Illness The ... It was later reorganized and renamed the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in 1981. 1996 – Pathogen ...
One recall in October involved meat and poultry products that were potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Inspectors found "general filth," poor sanitation practices, and structural issues at Boar’s Head facilities, including the Virginia plant linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak that killed 10 people ...