There have been multiple E. coli outbreaks linked to fresh produce, especially leafy greens such as romaine lettuce, in the past few years. In several of those outbreaks, agricultural water has been implicated as the source of that pathogen. So the FDA has proposed a new agricultural water safety rule for use on produce. The … Read more
Two public interest groups are the latest to add their voices to an international chorus of concern about the feed additive ractopamine. The Center for Food Safety and the Animal Legal Defense Fund have filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling for the agency to reduce allowable levels of the … Read more
It’s all about pets for aspiring vets these days. There aren’t enough veterinary students interested in public sector, food or research jobs, according to a new study published by the National Academies of Science. Over 50 percent of veterinary students are interested in companion animal care. And, of those students, a significant percentage is interested in … Read more