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Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

Food Safety News

For example, during a 2018 romaine lettuce E. Booker also said the legislation would improve transparency in the country’s food system. It is clear that corporate consolidation has negatively impacted the safety of our nation’s food,” said DeLauro. coli outbreak investigation, the FDA traced the strain of outbreak E.

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Understanding the Costs of Unsafe Food

Food Safety Tech

The most immediate financial impact of unsafe food is incurred through direct medical expenses associated with treating foodborne illnesses. A 2018 World Bank study estimated that foodborne illnesses cost low- and middle-income countries around $110 billion annually in medical expenses alone. In the U.S., Medeiros, L., Hillers, V.,

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A boost for the blue economy: The essentialism of alternative seafood

GFI

This timely WWF piece details the many challenges facing fisheries and aquaculture farms in the face of climate change, with threats not only to biodiversity but also to livelihoods and food security for billions of people.

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USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Announces Leadership Changes

Food Safety Tech

As Assistant Administrator for the Office of Public Health Science since 2018, Dr. Eblen has led the agency’s scientific analysis, including oversight of FSIS laboratories and testing of regulatory samples, risk assessment, and outbreak investigation and response. Denise Eblen, Ph.D., USDA photo by Ken Hammond.

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Cadmium Fast Facts

FoodInsight

To reduce exposure to cadmium and other heavy metals through food as well as promote good health and nutrition, consumers should continue to eat a variety of nutrient-dense foods across and within the main food groups of vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, and proteins. What Is Being Done To Reduce Cadmium In Food?

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The Swiss FoodTech Ecosystem: A Powerhouse of AgriFood Innovation

Forward Fooding

FoodTech Collaborations: While Switzerland is home to major food and nutrition conglomerates, including Nestlé, Bühler, Givaudan, and dsm-firmenich, it is also home to numerous FoodTech startups and ecosystem enablers like the Swiss Food and Nutrition Valley (SFNV). average growth across the broader European ecosystem.

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6 companies walking the alt protein path to 2030

GFI

The new fat technologies are especially relevant in the plant-based meat and dairy alternative space, where fats and oils play pivotal roles in structure, taste, texture, and nutritional profile. Cargill has invested in nine cultivated meat deals to date, including Upside Foods , Aleph Farms , and Wildtype.