Food Safety
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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 tools in the kitchen were the can opener, vegetable and meat trays, the rubber spatulas and the blender. They are definitely not the first appliances…
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Cucumber Related Food-Borne Outbreaks
According to a report issued by the CDC, the Salmonella Saintpaul (as it is referred to) has infected a total of 73 people from 18 states, with the state majorly affected being Wisconsin. Of the people infected with the strain, 27% are in hospital and luckily no one has succumbed to the salmonella related illness.…
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Dietary Supplement Found to be Carcinogenic
A dietary supplement, which is believed to enhance one’s memory, has been linked to growth of cancer tumors after a two-year-long study carried out on mice and rats. The research team at NTP (National Toxicology Program) observed a higher tendency for tumor growth, especially liver and thyroid tumors, among the rodents that were administered the…
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Implementation Proving Hard, New Food Safety Rules
The FDA has faced tough opposition in the industry in implementing laws geared towards improving food safety within the nation. Earlier this month the agency was the recipient of a letter from the United Fresh Produce Association asking for the comment period on a number of new food safety laws to be extended. The association,…
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New Test to Simplify Detection of Orange II Dye
A new test developed by scientists in China will make the identification of Orange II, a toxic dye, much easier. The dye is used in OLEDs or organic light-emitting diodes and in manufacturing products in the textile industry. It is however, illegally used as a red color restorer in some chilies and sweets. If consumed,…
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New Gum Causes the FDA to be More Alert
On Monday, an announcement was issued by the FDA stating that investigations would be carried out to verify the safety of consumption products with additional caffeine. This followed after the gum manufacturing company, Wrigley, released a new caffeinated gum. Alert, the new gum, prompted caffeine investigations by the agency after almost 60 years. The last…
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Texas Conference on Food Safety
The Texas Vegetable (TVA) association in Mission Texas, held their second annual conference and emphasized players in the industry having their input in food safety concerns, especially as the FDA continues to introduce new regulations in keeping up with the new financial budget. TVA’s vice president said that in organizing the event their main goal…
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The BBQ Season
With the barbecue season kicking in, it is time to enjoy the outdoor grilling events with your family and friends. Summer comes with the flip side of being the season with the highest number of cases of people with food-borne diseases. The Center for Disease Control estimates that the number of food-borne diseases increases by…