Scientists have suggested that outbreaks from edible snail consumption may be going undetected in Cameroon.
Researchers detected Campylobacter, Yersinia, Listeria, Salmonella, and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in snails in Cameroon. African land snails are a
Continue Reading Snail meat likely behind some outbreaks in Africa
Regional World Health Organization (WHO) leaders used World Food Safety Day to highlight topics important in their countries.
Takeshi Kasai, WHO regional director for the Western Pacific, said traditional markets are a key part of the
Continue Reading WHO chiefs discuss local food safety issues
EatSafe has launched a challenge to improve food safety in Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Evidence and Action Towards Safe, Nutritious Food (EatSafe) is a five-year program led by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and
Continue Reading Competition aims to boost safe local food in two countries
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You’ve probably heard a lot about the new plant-based foods — meatless beef and poultry and dairy-free milk, for example, but most people don’t know much, if anything, about them. In fact,
Continue Reading Plant-based meat, dairy and eggs: A game changer or a flash in the pan?
A legal complaint is drafted challenging the constitutionality of Montana’s popular Local Food Choice Act, Food Safely News has learned. Montana’s Local Food Choice Act exempts homemade food producers from state licensure, permitting, certification, and
Continue Reading An individual prepares challenge to Montana’s Food Choice Act
Halloween has a different look in many communities this year. Outdoor Halloween parties, car trunk trick-or-treating events and more masks than ever are in the mix. With all these changes, it doesn’t hurt to brush
Continue Reading Food safety tips for this Halloween with food safety expert Robert Gravani
Today marks the beginning of the semi-annual meeting of the National Organic Standards Board, which advises the USDA’s National Organic Program on policies and regulations.
The five-day meeting will be live online with a
Continue Reading National organics meeting begins today; watch by Zoom or listen by phone
It’s hunting season, and just like hunters need to be well trained in gun safety to avoid accidents, hunters also need to be well trained in food safety to avoid foodborne illnesses.
Those who field
Continue Reading Game food safety tips for hunters
Local media in the Seattle area are reporting the a woman found a dead lizard in her restaurant salad.
Maniza Qureshi reported the incident to Seattle & King County Public Health after the shocking experience
Continue Reading Dead lizard in salad shocks restaurant patron
Federal Judge Edward G. Smith today signed a 39-page order imposing sanctions on Amos Miller and Miller’s Organic Farm, including a $250,000 fine and other penalties.
“In order to effect defendants’ future compliance, by making
Continue Reading Judge orders Amos Miller to pay $250,000 fine within 30 days or risk jail
