The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has several programs that can help tornado victims … [Read more...]
After E. coli Outbreak, Canada Ramps Up Food Safety
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Last fall in Canada, the XL Foods E. coli outbreak sickened 18 people and triggered the largest … [Read more...]
UCSF Ending Purchase of Meat Raised with Antibiotics
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The University of California at San Francisco Medical Center (UCSF) announced on May 14, 2013 that … [Read more...]
Poop in Pools
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A CDC study released last week found that feces are often introduced into public pool waters by … [Read more...]
Study Looks at Campylobacter and Salmonella in Pasture-Raised Broilers
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Like broiler chicken from large-scale producers, pasture-raised broiler chickens from small-scale … [Read more...]
Study Looks at Reducing Listeria in Deli Foods
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Preventing Listeria in retail deli settings requires a multi-step approach, according to a new study … [Read more...]
Study Shows Ag Food Safety Regulations Hurt Wildlife
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A study by the Nature Conservancy, published in the journal Nature, shows that regulations and … [Read more...]
Norovirus is Top Food Poisoning Cause in Canada
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Norovirus causes about one fourth of all food poisoning cases in Canada each year, according to a … [Read more...]
FDA’s Food Defense Plan Builder Launched
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The FDA is launching their Food Defense Plan Builder, an effort to protect the food supply against … [Read more...]
Third Annual FDA Reportable Food Registry Released
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The FDA has released its third annual Reportable Food Registry, which identifies patterns of … [Read more...]
Linda Larsen has written 28 cook books. She worked for the Pillsbury company in their test kitchens and for the Pillsbury Bake-Off. She holds a degree with High Distinction in Food Science from the University of Minnesota.
Fred Pritzker is a food safety advocate and attorney. He represents people sickened by contaminated food.
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