WHO Releases Guidance on Risk-Based Food Inspections
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidance to assist countries in implementing risk-based food inspection systems, aiming to enhance…
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Cheese: 26 Cases Reported in 11 States, Two Deaths
As of February 6, 2024, a total of 26 individuals across 11 states have been infected with the outbreak strain…
Federal Court Revokes Approval of Dicamba Pesticide, Impacting Farmers Nationwide
In a significant development for agricultural policy, a federal court has revoked approval for the use of the weed-killing pesticide…
Sweden Eases Recommendations For Listeria-Vulnerable Groups
12The Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) has recently updated its advice concerning Listeria in sliced fermented sausages and vegetarian sandwich toppings,…
Resource Constraints Compel Food Standards Scotland to Realign Its Focus
According to the latest annual report from the Scottish Food Standards Agency, navigating a challenging economic landscape has necessitated some…
EU Funds Four Food Safety Projects
In a concerted effort to enhance food safety standards in Africa, several initiatives funded by European sources have officially commenced…
FSIS Reports 2023 Achievements in Strengthening Food Safety and Supply Chain Resilience
In its recent report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has outlined its significant…
UK Food Safety Authorities Find Low Listeria Risk in Blue Cheese Consumption, Maintain Guidance for Vulnerable Populations
Food safety authorities in the UK have conducted a thorough assessment of the risk posed by Listeria bacteria in blue…
Belgium Leads the Way in Sharing Insights on Food Safety Barometer
Belgium has taken proactive steps in sharing the benefits of its food safety barometer, setting an example for global cooperation…
Maine Restaurant Closure Prompted by Staff Reports of Cockroach Infestation
The recent nine-day closure of a popular restaurant in Lewiston, ME, has triggered a closer examination of the events leading…