Ebola Cases Climb, but a Vaccine Is Underway
The case rates of Bundibugyo Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda are continuing to increase, as the outbreak spreads substantially
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Food Industry Scams: Be Aware and Steer Clear
Both the FDA and the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) are issuing scam warnings to the food industry. Both are seeing an increasing trend of
Juice “Cleanses”
I’d like to try a juice cleanse; but will it really remove toxins from my body? The short answer: No – there’s no science behind
NYC Outbreak Brings Legionella into Spotlight
A Legionnaires’ disease (legionellosis) outbreak in a Manhattan neighborhood has resulted in at least 92 people testing positive and 6 deaths. Legionnaires’ disease is spread
Food Fraud Detection in Canada and Consumer Impact
Through marketplace monitoring, targeted sampling and label verification during the 2024-2025 fiscal year, CFIA prevented more than 150,000 kg of misrepresented food from being sold
Emerging Food Safety Risk Identification Attests to Need for Global Action
In a newly issued report on emerging risks in food safety, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has identified four key issues, with several others
Cyclosporiasis Update
While one source has been identified in the cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan and surrounding states, the investigation is continuing as there are likely several concurrent
Grower Considerations for Cyclospora Prevention and Control
After declaring that the positive for cyclospora on iceberg lettuce was a false positive, the FDA is continuing to investigate the source of the multi-state
What Is Cyclospora and Why Is It Such a Problem?
A microscopic parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis has sickened more than 2,600 people in Michigan this summer, spreading across 55 counties in a state that normally
Linking Inspection Data with Outbreak Data Furthers Prevention
Although restaurants are implicated in 64% of foodborne illness outbreaks in the U.S. and are generally inspected at least annually (depending on state requirements and