Food safety officials in Luxembourg have issued a warning after a company in the United States contacted residents about dietary supplements. The Food Safety Unit of the National Health Directorate said it has learned of an incident in which an unnamed business based in the United States approached people in Luxembourg on social media to…
– Opinion – I suppose it should not be a surprise. Outbreaks associated with lettuce, specifically the “pre-washed” and “ready-to-eat” varieties, are by no means a new phenomenon. In fact, the frequency with which this country’s fresh produce consuming public has been hit by outbreaks of pathogenic bacteria is astonishing. Most recently: E. coli and…
The year 2021 again found food recalls competing with the pandemic for the public’s attention. Food recalls are never simple. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration regulate food recalls, but the two agencies do it differently. Generally speaking, the FSIS tracks the recall of meat and poultry…
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) 2022 Annual Meeting is set for July 31-Aug. 3 in Pittsburgh, PA. The IAFP annual conference provides attendees with information on current and emerging food safety issues; the latest science, innovative solutions to new and recurring problems; and the opportunity to network with thousands of food safety professionals from…
On Dec. 29, 2021, The CDC Announced That 13 People Infected With The Outbreak Strain Of E. Coli O157:H7 Have Been Reported From Six States. Illnesses Started On Dates Ranging From Nov. 27, 2021, To Dec. 9, 2021. Sick People Range In Age From 4 To 79 Years, With A Median Age Of 54, And…
– CONTRIBUTED Opinion – By Francine L. Shaw Blockchain technology is not a new concept to the foodservice industry. Before the pandemic, those of us in the industry discussed blockchain technology, traceability, transparency, sustainability, digital technology, and food safety and its impact on the green revolution every day. Then COVID happened, and some of these…
Will the supply of “compliant” shell eggs, liquid eggs, veal meat, and pork be enough after today to meet California consumer demand? Or is the Golden State looking at a severe bacon shortage and price increases for these food staples. Today Proposition 12, passed by voters on Nov. 6, 2018, takes full force as the…
After a full day of work, running errands, working out, and completing countless other tasks, some soothing stretching exercises are exactly what your body deserves. Whether it’s tension in your feet, tightness in your low back or hips, or just a general feeling of stiffness, stretching your hip flexors, shoulders, neck, and hips can be…
One of the best parts of a yoga routine is how it makes tight muscles feel amazing. But yoga can have other benefits too. For instance, this lower-body yoga routine can help you build leg strength and bolster your balance.In this 40-minute yoga routine, which is the seventh installment of Sweat With SELF’s Yoga for…
The best snow boots for women are the ones that will let you forget about the frigid temperatures, black ice, and snowstorms that winter brings so you can focus on the majesty of the season. Although you’d probably love to wear your favorite sneakers year-round, they’re ultimately no match for slippery steps or random puddles…
