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CDC says cruise ship health inspections continue despite half of staff being fired

Recent media stories about the status of cruise ship health inspections have confused companies and consumers because of staff reductions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Apr 2025

CDC says cruise ship health inspections continue despite half of staff being fired

Advice revised after refrigerator temperature study findings

An evaluation of domestic refrigerator temperatures has led to an update of guidance on shelf-life studies. Work by scientists at the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Apr 2025

Advice revised after refrigerator temperature study findings

Salmonella testing program for some chicken products on hold for 6 months

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is delaying a testing program that will determine whether certain raw chicken products are contaminated with Salmonella. The verification and sampling program

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Apr 2025

Salmonella testing program for some chicken products on hold for 6 months

Researchers say business user fees could ease budget woes at FDA and enhance food safety

A research team at New York University has come up with a way to fund FDA food programs, including food safety, without using government money. The team suggests that user

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Apr 2025

Researchers say business user fees could ease budget woes at FDA and enhance food safety

Federal agencies won’t report what companies were involved in romaine outbreak despite promise of ‘radical transparency’

Both the FDA and the CDC know what romaine lettuce grower is responsible for a deadly outbreak of E. coli O157 infections in late 2024, but the agencies won’t

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Apr 2025

Federal agencies won’t report what companies were involved in romaine outbreak despite promise of ‘radical transparency’

Updated report covers Iceland and Norway’s audit actions

The progress made by Norway and Iceland on food-related audit recommendations has been disclosed in an updated report. Norway and Iceland are part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

By News Desk

/ 8 Apr 2025

Updated report covers Iceland and Norway’s audit actions

Publisher’s Platform: Federal cuts hit hard at Minnesota Department of Health

This week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) sent layoff and separation notices to 170 employees whose positions were funded by recently terminated federal grants. Additionally, “at risk” notices will

By Bill Marler

/ 4 Apr 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Federal cuts hit hard at Minnesota Department of Health

RFK Jr.’s health cuts could undermine outbreak prevention, chemical safety

— OPINION — By Sarah Sorscher Correction: This column was originally published under another author’s byline. It was written by Sarah Sorscher of CSPI. Deadly Listeria in shakes served at nursing

By Guest Contributor

/ 3 Apr 2025

RFK Jr.’s health cuts could undermine outbreak prevention, chemical safety

Former FDA leaders say staff cuts are killing the agency

Two former FDA leaders have taken to social media to say that the agency as we know it no longer exists. Robert Califf, who stepped down from his post as

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Apr 2025

Former FDA leaders say staff cuts are killing the agency

Report proposes changes to Irish horse controls

A report on Ireland’s controls on horses and food safety has made several recommendations to improve the system with the relevant authority pledging to make changes. Professor Paddy Wall,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Apr 2025

Report proposes changes to Irish horse controls

New priorities require resources, expertise, and regulations: Where will they come from?

— OPINION — By Steven Grossman Secretary Kennedy’s announcement came last Thursday: FDA’s contribution to the pending HHS reduction in force (RIF) would be 3,500 employees. That is not

By Guest Contributor

/ 1 Apr 2025

Countries gather at WTO meeting to discuss safe trade

Various new and ongoing trade issues were discussed at a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting that also covered the picture of notifications in 2024. Attendees at the March meeting

By Joe Whitworth

/ 31 Mar 2025

Countries gather at WTO meeting to discuss safe trade

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CDC says cruise ship health inspections continue despite half of staff being fired

Advice revised after refrigerator temperature study findings

Salmonella testing program for some chicken products on hold for 6 months

Researchers say business user fees could ease budget woes at FDA and enhance food safety

Federal agencies won’t report what companies were involved in romaine outbreak despite promise of ‘radical transparency’

Updated report covers Iceland and Norway’s audit actions

Publisher’s Platform: Federal cuts hit hard at Minnesota Department of Health

RFK Jr.’s health cuts could undermine outbreak prevention, chemical safety

Former FDA leaders say staff cuts are killing the agency

Report proposes changes to Irish horse controls

New priorities require resources, expertise, and regulations: Where will they come from?

Countries gather at WTO meeting to discuss safe trade