Signs of the Times

Walking along Magazine Street in New Orleans while in town for the 2026 International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual meeting, I wasn’t expecting to encounter one of the week’s most revealing commentaries on food safety. Sure, cities often promote concerts, festivals, or sporting events. …

Italian data shows HUS decline in 2025

More than 40 cases of a serious condition that can develop after an E. coli infection were reported in 2025 in Italy. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a severe complication associated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections that can cause kidney failure, brain damage …