Antibiotics Report from EWG
In a recent report released by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) it was revealed that farmers’ antibiotics in animal feed was blamed for the rise of bacteria that is resistant [...]
The Germiest Items in Your Household
A recent list published by NSF International, contained information stating that kitchen appliances are most notorious for harboring germs. According to the study they carried out, the ‘germiest’ of all [...]
TESCO’s First Drop in 20 Years
For the first time ever, in 20 years, UK’s largest supermarket chain Tesco, reported a drop in their annual profits. This comes after the chain is closing down its Fresh [...]
Selecting the Right Supplier
The process of food manufacturing has undergone tremendous changes. If compared to the operations of twenty years ago, one would notice a 360-degree transformation. Those same changes have affected how [...]
Results of the EU-Tests into the Horsemeat Scandal
Following the European horsemeat scandal that sent shock waves around the world at the beginning of the year, the European commission ordered tests for horse DNA in meat products. Sources [...]
Organic Juices Recalled for Patulin Mold
Two store brands of organic juices were recalled last week by a grocery store in uptown New York. The recall occurred after it was realized that the juices were contaminated [...]
Heavily Infested Warehouse Raided
On April 12, a warehouse in Ridgewood, New York was under the raid of US Marshals after the FDA reported that it was heavily infested with rodents. The warehouse is [...]
Food Safety Among Farmer’s Markets
At the University of Vermont Londa Nwadike, a food safety expert, recently held a webinar discussing concerns about food safety among vendors at food markets, as well as managers. The [...]