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FDA CORE 2024 Annual Report Reveals 55% of Identifiable Outbreak Causes Involve Vegetables
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 26, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just released their CORE 2024 Annual Report. The information may surprise you. Or not. Most of the outbreaks with identifiable causes involve vegetables. But what else did they uncover? The Office of Coordinated… read more
Consumer Reports Published Their Updated Baby Formula Test Results
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 10, 2026
Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization, recently published their updated baby formula test results. Last March, of the 41 baby formulas tested, about half contained at least one serious contaminant. This year, Consumer Reports updated the same study. The results were… read more
FDA Evaluates BHA Preservative in Crackdown on Chemical Additives in the US Food Supply
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 5, 2026
The BHA preservative has been listed as “Generally Recognized as Safe” or GRAS since 1958. Despite the chemical preservative being questioned twenty years later, it still persists in both food and cosmetic applications in the county’s food supply. As part… read more
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Food Safety Lawyer?
Food Safety | March 3, 2026
Hiring a food safety lawyer usually costs nothing upfront because most work on a contingency fee basis. You only pay if the lawyer secures compensation for you, typically as a percentage of the final recovery.How Contingency Fees WorkFood safety attorneys almost always use contingency fee agreements. This structure removes financial barriers and allows injured individuals…
Death Cap Mushrooms Linked to At Least Four Deaths in California, Public Safety Alert Issued
Food Safety,Our Blog | February 9, 2026
A Death Cap mushroom poisoning outbreak has prompted California Department of Health to issue a public safety alert. This “unprecedented” outbreak of severe illnesses and deaths has been associated with people accidently picking and eating Death Cap mushrooms and Western… read more
Florida Health Finds Arsenic in Nerds Candy and Other Favorites in “Exposing Food Toxins” Study
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | January 28, 2026
Did you know there is arsenic in Nerds candy? I didn’t. Apparently those tiny, crunchy bursts of flavor pack more than a sweet and tangy punch. They contain arsenic. Enough arsenic that a bit over a handful puts you over… read more
GAO Disappointed in Foodborne Illness Prevention, Calls Out FDA in Recent Report
Food Safety,Our Blog | January 21, 2026
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has officially called out deficiencies in foodborne illness prevention results, as described in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) enacted in 2011. While a good portion of the plans were met, there are at least… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | December 31, 2025
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers analyzing two Listeria outbreaks linked packaged salads, routine surveillance is key to prevention strategies. Brief History of Listeria Outbreaks Linked to Packaged Salads Between 2015 and 2024, there were eight… read more
Move Over Salmonella, UTI from Turkey Is the Next Big Threat This Thanksgiving!
Food Safety,Our Blog | November 24, 2025
Can you get a UTI from turkey? Scientists say it is more common than you might think! Yes! You read that correctly. A UTI. Urinary tract infection. You may be wondering what poultry has to do with the urinary tract…. read more
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | October 9, 2025
Recent changes to pre-harvest water requirements for domestically grown produce may help improve the safety of our food supply. Irrigation water is a common source of foodborne outbreaks in the United States. The recent update to pre-harvest water requirements is… read more