Researchers from Denmark have contributed to the work behind the World Health Organization’s (WHO) updated foodborne illness estimates. Scientists at DTU National Food Institute helped with scientific advice, methodological development, and technical analyses. The estimates are based on work in WHO’s Foodborne Disease Burden Epidemiology …
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FDA releases discussion paper ahead of traceability public meeting
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a discussion paper exploring potential flexibilities in compliance with its Food Traceability Rule. The document is intended to inform stakeholder input ahead of a virtual public meeting scheduled for June 15.
FDA increases enforcement of import rules on cheese, juice, canned food and more
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Doubts raised over USMCA as Trump criticises trade deficits
Donald Trump has suggested the US may choose not to renew its USMCA trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. The post Doubts raised over USMCA as Trump criticises trade deficits appeared first on Just Food.
Cargill faces union “unfair labour practice charges”
The union representing workers at Cargill’s Fort Morgan processing plant has filed “unfair labour practise charges” against the meat giant. The post Cargill faces union “unfair labour practice charges” appeared first on Just Food.
Science-Based Targets Initiative sets out corporate net-zero revamp
Science-Based Targets Initiative, the climate-certification body, has published the long-awaited changes to its net-zero requirements. The post Science-Based Targets Initiative sets out corporate net-zero revamp appeared first on Just Food.
Molinos Río de la Plata to buy NotCo units in Argentina, Uruguay
Molinos Río de la Plata has agreed to acquire NotCo’s business in Argentina and Uruguay for an undisclosed sum. The post Molinos Río de la Plata to buy NotCo units in Argentina, Uruguay appeared first on Just Food.
Publisher’s Platform: We’re turning off the smoke detectors on America’s food supply
For more than thirty years I have represented the families on the other end of a foodborne outbreak — the parents of children on dialysis with hemolytic uremic syndrome, the survivors of a contaminated hamburger or a bag of spinach, the people left planning funerals. …
Hygiene and food handling gaps increase risk for patients
Poor hygiene, unsafe food handling practices, and a reliance on untrained food handlers may be placing vulnerable patients at some psychiatric hospitals at risk of foodborne illnesses, according to researchers in South Africa. A study from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) assessed food …
Nomination period for food safety 40 Under 40 now open
The Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, a program of the nonprofit consumer advocacy group Stop Foodborne Illness, is accepting nominations and applications for its annual recognition program: 40 Food Safety Professionals Under 40, Class of 2026. Each year, the Alliance invites nominations for exceptional young …
