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Congress Takes Another Look at the Seafood Import Monitoring Program
Food Policy,Our Blog | April 23, 2026
The Seafood Import Monitoring Program is a traceability program meant to improve the safety of imported seafood. It provides the framework of what is required of foreign seafood importers. It’s goal is to ensure appropriate recordkeeping and traceability from the… read more
Common Reasons Restaurants Are Shut Down
Food Safety,Our Blog | April 22, 2026
There are a few common reasons restaurants are shut down. However, the move is not taken lightly. Every hour a restaurant is closed money is lost, ratings are impacted, people are out of work, and so many other impacts. However,… read more
New Restaurant Food Allergen Laws Are a Game-Changer for Eating Out
Food Allergens,Food Allergy,Our Blog | April 22, 2026
Prior to restaurant food allergen laws, aside from risky foods like raw or undercooked seafood and undercooked beef, there wasn’t much on the label to help those who need more information for their ordering decisions. People with celiac or require… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 21, 2026
Legionnaires’ disease in North Carolina has shown a marked increase over the past few years, says North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in a recent press release. On April 17, 2026, the North Carolina Department of Health and… read more
Recall Announced After Reported Illnesses Connected to Norovirus in Washington Oysters
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 21, 2026
Reports of norovirus in Washington Oysters prompts an Advisory and Washington state-originating recall for four states. Certain oysters collected from a harvest area in Hammersley Inlet, Washington have been associated with illnesses. What oysters are involved in this recall? What… read more
FDA Sampling Finds E. coli in Raw FARM Cheddar Cheese Linked to 2025 Illnesses
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 21, 2026
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finds E. coli in RAW FARM Cheddar Cheese. But this deadly E. coli strain wasn’t a genetic match to the current outbreak strain. Instead, it matches samples from illnesses in 2025. While initial the… read more
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 16, 2026
Ocean Group, Inc. also known as Ocean Fresh, Inc. has been issued a serious U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice. An FDA Warning Letter. This action is reserved for major issues uncovered in facility inspections and requires a prompt… read more
FDA Releases 2025 Adulterated Honey Report
Food Policy,Our Blog | April 16, 2026
Adulterated honey is placed in the marketplace for many different reasons. The most obvious being “economic motivation.” As in, fraudulently passing a sugar substance as the real thing. A substance that can be produced cheaper and with significantly less overhead…. read more
Several Passengers and Crew Aboard Oceania Insignia Cruise Sick Prior to Returning to US!
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 16, 2026
The Oceania Insignia cruise ship just returned to port in Miami Florida. Just days before arriving home, some passengers (and crew) were given an unwelcome souvenir. Gastrointestinal illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vessel Sanitation… read more
Legionella Detection at Colonial Vista Post Acute & Rehabilitation! Is There a Legionella Outbreak?
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 14, 2026
Colonial Vista Post Acute in Wenatchee, Washington announced on their social media the facility had a Legionella bacteria detection and that the problem has been resolved. However, an initial announcement was not made on their page. Is there a Legionnaires’… read more