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Listeria
Despite falling infection rates at the beginning of the millennium, outbreaks of Listeria continue to cause severe illness.
More than 1,600 cases of listeriosis were reported from 2009-2011, with about 20 percent of infections causing death. Most deaths occurred among the elderly or as miscarriages after a pregnant woman contracted Listeria, according to [...]
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Food safety
Court extends deadline for FSMA rules – Food Safety News
The U.S. Food [...]
Those wishing to weigh-in on two proposed rules stemming from the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) now have more time to do so.
Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the comment periods 120 days to September 16. The comment periods originally were slated to close in mid-May. Agency officials first indicated they [...]
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Animal safety
Ask the Vet live event on botulism and horses – The Horse.com
It’s almost here! Join Neogen’s Dr. Jim Little and University of Pennsylvania assistant professor Dr. Amy Johnson at 7:50 p.m. [...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to extend the comment period deadline on one of the rules stemming from the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Food Safety News reports FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the extension could be for another 120 days. The end of the first 120 day comment period [...]
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Food safety
Obama administration seeks FDA funding increase for FSMA implementation – Food Safety News
The White House’s budget includes a 20 percent increase for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help [...]
There’s been some movement on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) front in the past few days. Check out the stories below for the latest. For more FSMA coverage from Neogen’s blog, click here.
Court may not have power to hasten FSMA implementation – Food Safety News
A judge last week said she wasn’t sure [...]
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Food safety
OIG: Beef headed for burgers, tenderized steaks not being adequately tested – Food Safety News
A major re-evaluation of E. coli testing needs to take place, according to an Office [...]
There’s more to your salad than meets the eye.
Researchers at the University of Colorado delved into the world of the communities of microorganisms that reside on fresh foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to find out what’s actually there. Often, research focuses only on pathogenic bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, as these [...]
Foodborne illness outbreaks fell by more than 40 percent from 2001 to 2010, according to a study released this week.
Much of the decrease can be attributed to improved food safety practices, including the implementation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans. However, the trend may also reflect foodborne illnesses being underreported, as [...]
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