FDA Permits Three Exceptions From Sanitary Transportation Rule
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published three waivers to the now final Sanitary Transportation Rule mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Read more
20 million people get sick from norovirus each year, most from close contact with infected people or by eating contaminated food
Norovirus is the leading cause of disease outbreaks from contaminated food in the U.S.
Infected food workers cause about 70% of reported norovirus outbreaks
To read the rest of the article and to learn preventative measures, click
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Food Allergy Training is Slowly Being Mandated Across the U.S.
The rise in food allergies has had a major impact on restaurants and food service establishments. As we see an increase in food allergies, we need to see an increase in food allergy training. This is happening, slowly, in food service across the country. Read more
here.
Agar Art Contest
Check out these petri plate art contest design winners! To see the fascinating images, click
here.
