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Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice in Preparation or Service of Food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Food Code interpretation on whether the FDA Food Code prohibits the use of liquid...

Oct 31, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

The Truth about Mold: Preventing Summertime Risks and Beyond

Mold is a common household nuisance and is found both inside and outside in varying amounts. For some people, mold and its spores...

Aug 14, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

Vector Control Mosquito Invasion Leads to Innovation By Dr. Peter Jiang, Entomologist, Gainesville Mosquito Control Gainesville, FL is known as “The Swamp” not only because of the University of Florida, but also because of its swampy areas in the city that breed mosquitoes year-round. Gainesville Mosquito Control (GMC) covers 65 square miles, and a substantial increase in several mosquito species since 2017 […] Feb 25, 2020 \| Guest Author
Extreme Weather, Food Safety & Inspection USDA Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by “Bomb Cyclone” The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by winter storms in the Central to Northern Plains regions of the U.S. The National Weather Service reports an intense storm across the Central Plains that will continue to bring blizzard conditions […] Mar 18, 2019 \| Michelle Shapiro
Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice in Preparation or Service of Food The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Food Code interpretation on whether the FDA Food Code prohibits the use of liquid nitrogen and dry ice in the preparation or service of food in retail and food service establishments. View the Food Code Interpretation on Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice. This interpretation will also […] Oct 31, 2018 \| Michelle Shapiro
The Truth about Mold: Preventing Summertime Risks and Beyond Mold is a common household nuisance and is found both inside and outside in varying amounts. For some people, mold and its spores cause very few problems, while for others it can be devastating—even life threatening. In the U.S., there are over two million children with chronic and other serious conditions that are at higher […] Aug 14, 2017 \| Anastasia Sonneman