Rice Containing Arsenic in a Family Farm
Lundberg Family Farms in Richvale, California, is known for rice production. The farm is located on 5,000 acres and has employed 225 people. The farm has entered into contracts with [...]
Peanut Case an Indication of Holes in Safety Net
A Blakely, Georgia, case of peanut contamination shows a safety net that is badly frayed. On initial observation, raw peanuts were kept close to processed peanut butter. There was also [...]
Iowa Lab Ensures Food Safety
A food-testing lab in Iowa, named after Ardin Backous, helps in ensuring that food is safe for consumption. Backous is an operations manager for the North American branch of a [...]
Food Safety for Fans of Hot Dogs
Hot dogs are mainly consumed during outdoor fun activities including picnics, grilling, tailgate parties, and camping. The food safety rules applicable to hot dogs are similar to those applied for [...]
A Guide to Aid Inspection of Imported Foods
A guide was released by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) to give advice to inspectors of food with respect to examination of imported edibles, as well as [...]
Webinar Series Plans to Cover Vegetable and Fruit Safety
Vegetable and fruit farmers will be able to adhere to food safety rules via the help of online workshops organized by Purdue Extension. This will especially benefit farmers interested in [...]
Safety of Plastic Food Packaging
Plastic packaging has phthalate chemicals, which have been prohibited in a few countries. These chemicals have been linked to several ailments including hypertension. The key function of phthalate chemicals is [...]
OIRA Delays Review of Food Safety Rules as Import-Related Outbreaks Persist
Approximately 15% of consumed food in America is imported. Ninety-one percent of seafood, 61% honey, and 60% of fruits are imported by America. The majority of the imports originate from [...]