You’ve probably noticed that the big streaming services—Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu—are highlighting Black history movies throughout February in honor of Black History Month. From documentaries to biopics to historical dramas, there are plenty of options for watching films centered on the Black experience in America. And while watching these movies certainly won’t end racism (only…
Trade in shellfish between the United States and Europe is set to resume after more than a decade. Spain and the Netherlands will be allowed to export chilled or frozen shellfish such as mussels, clams, oysters and scallops to the U.S., whilst the states of Massachusetts and Washington can do the same to the European Union…
The International Association for Food Protection Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (IAFP DEI) Council is asking for IAFP members to participate in a demographics survey to fulfill their mission. The mission of this council is to advise and lead IAFP in implementing and promoting equitable practices while fostering a culture of inclusivity for all members. According…
Almost 300 people have been sickened in six countries and two have died in an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs. More than 210 cases have been reported in France with 22 in Spain, 12 each in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, seven in Norway and three in Denmark in 2021. The most…
An ambitious 22-page bill to permit raw milk and raw milk products in Georgia is in the state’s House hooper. House Bill 1175 is optimistic because it promises that raw milk produced in Georgia will be healthy from healthy animals. Under current law, it is illegal to sell raw milk for human consumption in the…
Sofía Vergara used World Cancer Day 2022 as an opportunity to open up about being a cancer survivor. On February 4, the actor posted an old photo of herself taken shortly after she underwent thyroid cancer surgery more than 20 years ago. In the caption, Vergara reflected on how cancer “became part of my story”…
A new event at the 2022 Olympic Games concluded in dramatic fashion: On February 8, 18-year-old Eileen Gu won gold for China in the women’s big air freeski event, marking the first time the event has ever been held at an Olympic Games.She pulled off the feat with a daring trick on her third and…
After being able to recently increase their stock, both CVS and Walgreens have lifted purchase limits on rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits. According to The New York Times, the restrictions have been lifted in their physical stores and online. Back in December 2021, both businesses were forced to put strict purchase limits in place due…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a guidance document titled Questions and Answers Regarding Channels of Trade Policy for Human Food Commodities with Chlorpyrifos Residues: Guidance for Industry. Chlorpyrifos was patented in 1966 by Dow Chemical Company. It is used to combat insects and worms. It is considered moderately hazardous to humans by the World…
Danish researchers are part of a project that is going to develop and test ways of producing chicken meat with lower levels of Campylobacter. Chicken is one of the main food sources of Campylobacter infections in Denmark and Europe. Illness affects about 4,500 Danes each year. However, many cases are never reported and researchers believe…