New FSIS Webpages: Supporting Foodborne Illness Investigation Capacity

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing the release of two new webpages...

Aug 09, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • USDA Report: Climate Change Likely to Impede Progress on Global Food Security

    A new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that examines global food security and its implications for the...

    Dec 02, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • The Impact of Avian Influenza on Thanksgiving Turkey Prices

    As you shop for your traditional Thanksgiving turkey, you may notice it is costing you more, even without additional family or out of...

    Nov 24, 2015 | Christina Baum

  • Preventing Foodborne Illness During the Holidays

    Listeria and Blue Bell ice cream. Salmonella and raw tuna sushi. Salmonella and frozen chicken. Cyclospora and unidentified food...

    Nov 23, 2015 | Amy Chang

  • Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food...

    By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service What did you eat for...

    Nov 05, 2015 | Guest Author

  • Three Ways to Support Local Food Safety During National Food Safety Month

    By Bryan Chapman, CP-FS, Vice President of Strategic Development, StateFoodSafety.com Since President Obama signed the Food Safety...

    Sep 22, 2015 | Guest Author

  • USDA, EPA Set Nation’s First Food Waste Reduction Goals

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week announced the United States’...

    Sep 17, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • Raw Milk-Associated Outbreaks: Lessons Learned from Past Events

    The number of states legalizing the sale of raw milk is on the rise—and so is the number of raw milk-related outbreaks. According to...

    Jun 29, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

  • New FSIS Webpages: Supporting Foodborne Illness Investigation Capacity

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing the release of two new webpages focusing on supporting local and state agencies responding to foodborne illness outbreaks. Both pages are designed to advance communication between public health professionals and FSIS when addressing foodborne illness investigations involving FSIS-regulated products....

    Aug 09, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    USDA Report: Climate Change Likely to Impede Progress on Global Food Security

    A new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that examines global food security and its implications for the United States says climate change is likely to impede progress on reducing undernourishment around the world in the decades to come. Climate Change, Global Food Security, and the U.S. Food System, released today during the 2015 United […]

    Dec 02, 2015 | Katie Regan

    The Impact of Avian Influenza on Thanksgiving Turkey Prices

    As you shop for your traditional Thanksgiving turkey, you may notice it is costing you more, even without additional family or out of town guests to feed. Instead, the price increase is a reminder of the avian influenza outbreak that began in December 2014, and which affected 48,082,293 birds across the country. There were no […]

    Nov 24, 2015 | Christina Baum

    Preventing Foodborne Illness During the Holidays

    Listeria and Blue Bell ice cream. Salmonella and raw tuna sushi. Salmonella and frozen chicken. Cyclospora and unidentified food products. Salmonella and pork. Salmonella and cucumbers. Listeria and soft cheeses. E. Coli and Chipotle Mexican Grill. All of the above foodborne disease outbreaks occurred in 2015. From 2010 to 2014, 120 multi-state outbreaks occurred, up […]

    Nov 23, 2015 | Amy Chang

    Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service

    By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service What did you eat for dinner last night? Do you keep food safety in mind when cooking your family’s meals? Foodborne illness is a serious public health issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates foodborne bacteria sicken […]

    Nov 05, 2015 | Guest Author

    Three Ways to Support Local Food Safety During National Food Safety Month

    By Bryan Chapman, CP-FS, Vice President of Strategic Development, StateFoodSafety.com Since President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act, the United States has shown more commitment to the discussion of food safety from farm to fork than perhaps at any other time. Statutory mandates for food safety training at all levels are increasing—right down to […]

    Sep 22, 2015 | Guest Author

    USDA, EPA Set Nation’s First Food Waste Reduction Goals

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week announced the United States’ first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50% reduction by 2030. The effort is in partnership with charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, the private sector, and local, state, and tribal governments. A reduction in food waste...

    Sep 17, 2015 | Katie Regan

    Raw Milk-Associated Outbreaks: Lessons Learned from Past Events

    The number of states legalizing the sale of raw milk is on the rise—and so is the number of raw milk-related outbreaks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of states that allow the sale of raw milk increased from 22 to 30 between 2004 and 2011 [1]. With more […]

    Jun 29, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

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