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Research shows how Salmonella flourishes
Researchers in the U.K. are studying Salmonella and how it behaves when it enters a new environment
Weighing the evidence in foodborne illness investigations
Dr. Ron Wasik looks at Weight of Evidence, a new Health Canada booklet on information gathering during foodborne illness outbreaks and investigations
Voluntary BSE testing could be worth it: study
Study finds the costs of voluntary BSE testing could be recouped through market premiums
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How food-safe are your uniforms?
Three things you should look for in a uniform rental company to ensure food safety is top of mind
Farm animal health in Quebec receives a boost
Quebec’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has devoted $15.1 million to animal health over a three-year period from 2013 to 2016
Each year one in eight Canadians suffers with foodborne illness: report
The Public Health Agency of Canada has released a report that provides the most accurate picture yet of foodborne illness in Canada and which pathogens cause the most illnesses
Canadian Cattlemen apply to have irradiation approved
The Canadian Cattlemen Association is asking Health Canada to approve the use of irradiation on ground beef in Canada
CSPI ranks meat and poultry according to risk
A new report from a U.S. organization finds that Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 are responsible for one-third of all foodborne illnesses
Food safety messages need to change behaviours
Scientists at Ohio State University have discovered simply telling consumers what to do doesn’t mean they’ll actually do it
Rates of foodborne illnesses stay the same: report
The CDC’s latest report on the rates of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. finds that they have not changed significantly in recent years
Traceability key to increased supply chain confidence: study
A report from IFT finds the threat of not having product-tracing capabilities in the event of a foodborne illness outbreak could mean significant risks for food processors
Most farmers recognize E. coli O157 threat
A survey of cattle producers in Canada finds that the majority is aware of the risks of E. coli and knows that implementing on-farm measures to reduce risk is key
Survey pinpoints barriers to food safety training
Food and beverage processors identify the barriers to food safety training in a global survey out of the U.K.
Scientists work on eradicating salmonella from poultry
A team of scientists at North Carolina State University are researching a way to eliminate salmonella from poultry and using the animals’ own bacteria to do it
B.C. launches its new meat inspection system
The system will replace the province’s arrangement with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to inspect provincially licensed Class A and B abattoirs
Safe Food Canada 2013 on Feb. 26
The one-day conference includes key food safety topics and the inaugural Food Safety Recognition Awards
Molecular detection technology meets international standard
3M Molecular Detection Assay Salmonella from 3M Food Safety has received an extension of its current NF Validation by AFNOR Certification
New food safety prototype designed for packaged foods
Scientists develop new method to make packaged foods safer
Feds develop biosecurity standard to protect dairy herd health
Canada releases new national standard for dairy farms
FSIS makes policy change public
FSIS switched from annual food safety audits for foreign countries shipping meat to the U.S. to once every three years and made the change public this year
GFSI recognizes fruit and veg safety program
A global safety standard recognizes CanadaGAP’s safety program for suppliers
Poultry, leafy greens are big offenders in food-borne illnesses: report
The latest report from the CDC looks at 10 years of data and finds poultry and leafy greens are more often connected to deaths and food-borne illnesses