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Could Dole and Fresh Express face criminal charges for Listeria Outbreaks?

Bill Marler

A food product is also considered “adulterated” if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance, which may render it injurious to health. The 1938 Act, and the recently signed Food Safety Modernization Act, stand today as the primary means by which the federal government enforces food safety standards.

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Food Safety During Food Delivery

Food Quality & Safety

Social distancing measures initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of meal kit and food delivery services as consumers aimed to reduce their exposure to crowded places such as grocery stores and restaurants. Postal Service, UPS, FedEx, aren’t regulated by food safety agencies, says Donald W.

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The New Normal: How Technology Can Help Streamline Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. According to the 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Mid-Year Update , more than 3 in 4 restaurant operators struggle with recruitment and retention, despite an increase in employment. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit.

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Clostridium perfringens behind most outbreaks in Singapore

Food Safety News

Clostridium perfringens and Salmonella were the agents responsible for the most foodborne outbreaks in Singapore from 2018 to 2021, according to a study. A total of 171 outbreaks involving 7,538 cases were investigated from January 2018 to December 2021. In 2020 and 2021, notifications decreased to 3.9

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Study shows outbreaks increasing in Switzerland

Food Safety News

Foodborne outbreaks in the country are identified by cantonal authorities and reported to the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO). Between 2007 and 2021, 200 outbreaks were recorded. The highest amount during the study period was in 2021, and the lowest was in 2012.

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Researchers show pathogen-specific impact of COVID-19 measures

Food Safety News

Following decreases during the first lockdown in March to May 2020, bacterial and parasitic pathogens related to foodborne or environmental transmission routes recovered rapidly between June and September 2020, while those associated with travel or person-to-person transmission remained lower than expected for 2021.

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Singapore moving toward new licensing model

Food Safety News

Singapore is making progress on a revised grading system for assessing the food safety performance of establishments. The Safety Assurance for Food Establishments (SAFE) framework will consider an establishment’s track record and food safety management systems.