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Stephanie Mercier
The Impact of the Food Safety Modernization Act

More than 10 years after enactment, the Food Safety Modernization Act has radically changed the regulatory approach of the Food and Drug Administration, which oversees the safety of 75 percent of the U.S. food supply.

Washington Conference looks at critical food safety issues
Washington Conference looks at critical food safety issues

WASHINGTON D.C. - Traceability regulations, agricultural water rules and Cyclospora research were a few of the issues explored during a Sept. 21 food safety session at the United Fresh Washington Conference.

Center for Produce Safety funds 14 projects at $3.3 million
Center for Produce Safety funds 14 projects at $3.3 million

The Center for Produce Safety has chosen 14 more projects to fund, from research on the survival of viruses in surface water to the role of dust in transferring foodborne pathogens.

U.S., Mexico, sign agreement on enhanced food safety partnership

The Food and Drug Administration and its counterparts in Mexico are taking steps to strengthen collaboration on food safety, from outbreak investigations to training and outbreak prevention measures.

Romaine lettuce was featured in the "On the Horizon" section of the United Fresh Produce Association's Insights for Foodservice spring edition.
You Can Eat Romaine Lettuce Again...Mostly

United States health officials say it's okay to east some romaine lettuce again, just check the label.

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More than 100 cases added to outbreak linked to McDonald's salads

Health officials have added more than 100 illnesses to the cyclospora outbreak linked to McDonald’s salads, bringing the total number of cases to 163.

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Listeria Found in Blue Bell Ice Cream Plant in 2013

Blue Bell ice cream had evidence of listeria bacteria in its Oklahoma manufacturing plant as far back as March 2013, a government investigation released Thursday says.

Guilty Plea in California Meat-recall Case

The co-owner of a Northern California slaughterhouse accused of processing cows with cancer while U.S. livestock inspectors took lunch breaks has pleaded guilty to a federal criminal charge.

University of Florida Finds way to Reduce E. Coli in Cows, Improving Food Safety

A new biological treatment could help dairy cattle stave off uterine diseases and eventually may help improve food safety for humans, a University of Florida study shows.

Recall Issued for Beef Jerky Product

Health officials have issued another recall for a food product processed by a Northern California slaughterhouse.

Colorado Meat Company Recalls 90,000 Pounds of Meat

A Windsor, Colo. meat company has recalled some 90,000 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were produced under unsanitary conditions.

Minnesota Raw Milk Farmer a ‘Rebel’

Minnesota dairy farm linked to E. coli outbreak from raw milk.

Minnesota E. coli Outbreak from Raw Milk Sickens Four

Four in Minnesota sickened, including children, from E. coli in raw milk.