The safety of the nation's food supply has remained static over the past three years, suggesting that after decades of improvement, an overhaul might be in order, said a report released this month by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
The largest recall in U.S. history has dealt a devastating blow to domestic peanut butter sales. With additional products being added to the list daily, it's no surprise to learn that total pounds sold are down 13% this year compared with last...
State and local agencies lack adequate funds and other resources to ensure food safety in their areas, a new public health study shows. In the wake of recalls in the past year, the consumer media have focused on the respective duties of the U.S...
PRODUCE PROMOTION BOARD EYED WILMINGTON, Del. The Produce for Better Health Foundation here has begun a dialogue with produce growers regarding the potential development of a national fruit and vegetable research and promotion board in hopes of...
In light of the ongoing recession, the California drought and last summer's salmonella outbreak that devastated the tomato industry before finally being blamed on contaminated peppers, it might sound a bit off to say that the produce industry has...
Westco Fruit and Nuts (Westco/Westcott) here cooperated with authorities and allowed its distribution records to be accessed after an inspection warrant was executed by U.S. Marshals earlier this month. The warrant was obtained after Westco...
The recent series of national food safety crises underscores a need for more proactive product testing and traceability efforts among suppliers, according to Norm Rich, the recently retired president and chief executive officer of Weis Markets...
Vantage Foods of Winnipeg has issued a voluntary recall of some Safeway-brand ground beef sent to stores in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and northeastern Ontario due to possible E. coli contamination.