…in August compared to the same time last year. Despite the higher prices, there should be enough turkeys available for the Thanksgiving demand. AFBF President Zippy Duvall says “HPAI outbreaks…
FDA Conducting Targeted Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley
…illness outbreaks based on recent traceback investigations. Based on field conditions, FDA may also collect environmental samples such as water, soil, and scat. The agency will be collecting iceberg, leaf,…
Improving E. Coli Tracking
…illness outbreaks. Scientists want to enhance the capacity of regulatory agencies to trace E. coli back to its source by studying how the DNA of a specific population of this…
West Nile Virus Still a Threat to Horses Despite Drought
…“Some of the most significant West Nile outbreaks have happened without significant rainfall,” says Dr. Justin Talley, Head of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Oklahoma State University. “Just because you…
Resistance-Breaking TSWV is ‘Spreading in Scope’ in Sutter County
…occurring soon in the area, making it an appropriate time to spray for thrips. Confirmation and documentation of outbreaks are also important aspects of managing further RB-TSWV infections. “Monitoring for…
Foster Farms Among Accused Meatpackers in House COVID Panel Report
California’s Foster Farms is among the meat packers accused of working with Trump administration officials to undermine the efforts of health officials during Coronavirus outbreaks at meatpacking plants. The House…
Birds Lost to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Tops 27 Million
…A total of 189 outbreaks have been reported in backyard and commercial birds in 26 states as of April 15. Poultry producers remain concerned at the spread of the virus…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-14-22
…E.coli outbreaks in bagged romaine, incentive opportunities for almond growers, and keeping nightwork regulations in mind as temperatures start to warm up. Tune in to the show for these news…
Remembering LGMA Food Safety Updates Heading into Growing Season
…those,” said York. “I feel like we’ve made a lot of positive steps forward towards addressing outbreaks of the past and potential causes of those as well as mitigation steps…
Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens
…outbreaks or other particular areas of concern. “I think this is a great example of when we’re working together towards a common goal with a common understanding of what our…
VofV: To Advance Food Safety, Get Out of the Box
…U.S. Food and Drug Administration veteran shares several “out of the box” methods for advancing food safety, preventing outbreaks/contaminations and minimizing the exposure of risk to consumers. This includes ways…
Projects to Support Animal Health Receive More Than $16 Million
…more informed animal movement decisions in high-consequence animal disease outbreaks. Other projects include efforts to develop point-of-care diagnostic tests that can rapidly detect foreign animal diseases. APHIS is awarding $7.6…
Proposed Changes to FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule
…“If finalized, we’re confident this proposal would result in fewer outbreaks in the U.S. related to produce, protecting public health and saving lives. This proposed rule is a monumental step…
California Enters Domestic Mutual Reliance Agreement with FDA
…risk of foodborne illness outbreaks. Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Human and Animal Food Operations in the FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs, Michael Rogers said cooperation among authorities is…