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The Food and Drug Administration offices in Silver Spring, Md., Dec. 10, 2020.
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FDA Revamping its Foods Program
The agency said it was one of "the most important changes" in its history.
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Baby formula displayed on mostly empty shelves at a grocery store in Carmel, Ind., May 10, 2022.
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FDA's Top Food Safety Official Resigns
He cited concerns about the agency's oversight structure and the nation's infant formula crisis.
January 26, 2023
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Research Bolsters Food Safety at Farmers Markets
Farmers markets are a $2.8 billion industry — but they are also relatively under-regulated.
January 18, 2023
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Molson Coors Facility Recognized for 'Exemplary' Safety Record
The brewer's Montana barley elevator was designated as a "Star" site.
December 14, 2022
Baby formula on the shelves of a grocery store in Carmel, Ind., May 10, 2022.
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Panel Calls for Stronger Leadership of FDA Foods Program
The report said a clear mission and more urgency are needed to prevent outbreaks.
December 7, 2022
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Reduce the Chances of OSHA Inspections Due to Slips and Falls
Conduct a walking surface assessment in your facility.
December 6, 2022
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Mad Cow Disease Identified on Dutch Farm
February 1, 2023
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How Scientists Determine Whether a Chemical Is Carcinogenic
January 30, 2023
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Tyson Heir, CFO Settles Trespassing, Intoxication Charges
January 27, 2023
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Fish Trader Ordered Killings, Police Say
January 24, 2023
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February 1, 2023
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The Science Behind Detox Diets
The body is well-equipped to eliminate unwanted substances on its own.
January 18, 2023
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Why Gas Stoves Matter to the Climate and the Gas Industry
Gas stoves serve as gateway appliances to the dominant residential uses of natural gas: heating and hot water.
January 18, 2023
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A Single Freshwater Fish Equates to a Month of 'Forever Chemicals' Water
Diet is believed to be a major source of PFAS exposure.
January 17, 2023
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Reducing Slip, Trip and Fall Risks
Winter brings additional hazards to consider in adjusting health and safety measures.
January 16, 2023
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Going Beyond Dust Hazard Analysis
A safety expert walks agricultural and food processing companies through dust hazard analysis.
January 12, 2023
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Brewery Supplier Fined for Repeated Workplace Safety Violations
OSHA inspectors found workers exposed to machine, respiratory and confined space hazards.
January 11, 2023
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Bacterial Cultures Could Help in Battle Against Stubborn Pathogens
When bacteria are in the presence of other, similar bacteria, they produce antimicrobial metabolites.
January 11, 2023
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New Guidance: Use Drugs, Surgery Early for Obesity in Kids
The guidelines aim to reset the inaccurate view of obesity as "a personal problem, maybe a failure of the person's diligence."
January 9, 2023
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New USDA Food Safety Chief Takes Over
Jose Emilio Esteban was sworn in as under secretary for food safety.
January 5, 2023
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Ohio Craft Brewers Renew Workplace Safety Alliance
The pact allows shared use of training programs for numerous brewery processes.
January 5, 2023
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New Method Quickly and Easily Detects Allergens in Food
The technique has been validated in commercial foods such as cookies and energy bars.
December 23, 2022
A section of newly formed beach is shown on the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Ore., on July 6, 2017. Monsanto has agreed to pay Oregon a lump sum of $698 million for its role in polluting the state with PCBs over a 90-year period until they were banned in 1977. Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, that the settlement amount is the largest environmental damage recovery in Oregon's history.
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$698M Deal to End Monsanto PCB Pollution Lawsuit in Oregon
It makes Oregon the latest U.S. state to receive millions of dollars in damages from the company.
December 16, 2022
Turkeys on a farm near Manson, Iowa, Aug. 10, 2015.
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Latest Iowa Bird Flu Cases Push December Total Near 700,000
Iowa leads all states with nearly 16 million chickens and turkeys slaughtered this year.
December 13, 2022
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Biosensor Could Detect Rotten Meat
The technology identifies the presence of toxins in beef.
December 9, 2022