In our recent post outlining the widespread outbreak of E.coli originating from romaine lettuce, we noted that the FDA has been unable to identify how or where the contamination occured in the supply chain. Since mid-March, more than 200 people...
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In our previous post about food safety at farmers markets, we ended our discussion by noting that current regulations try to balance the needs of both farmers and consumers. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) excludes many small farmers from...
Finally, it feels like spring all over the country. Farmers markets are opening their stalls to customers who are hungry for local and organic fruits and vegetables. Goodbye to tasteless tomatoes and dry melons at the supermarket, and hello to...
This is a 2018 news post. For the rules that apply now, start with Key Federal Food Safety Laws: A Complete Compliance Guide (Updated 2026).
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has been an important source of nutrition for public school...
With headlines announcing foodborne illness outbreaks almost weekly, it’s pretty much common knowledge to those in the food industry that just one negative event at a restaurant can result in devastating losses including money, market share, and...
This is a 2018 news post. For the rules that apply now, start with Key Federal Food Safety Laws: A Complete Compliance Guide (Updated 2026).
As you may have read in the news recently, an outbreak of Escherichia coli, more commonly referred to as E....