Quality inspectors are on round-the-clock duty at each of the 148 plants chosen to supply food for athletes and officials taking part in the Olympics to ensure their safety, a senior official said Wednesday.
Federal investigators say they are getting closer to the source of contamination that has caused more than 1,300 salmonella infections over the past several months, but critics say the slow progress on the investigation underscores the need to revamp food-safety procedures.
FOOD EVENTS STUDENT DINNER PARTY: Students in sixth through ninth grade will learn the basics of kitchen safety, dinner etiquette and healthy eating tips as well as prepare a five-course meal. Tue-next Thu. 1-4 p.m. $89. Call to register.
Since the release of the 2000 School Health Policies and Programs Study, significant progress has been made in removing junk food from America’s schools. This fall, with Salmonella outbreaks unresolved, picking food items that are both healthy and safe to place in children’s lunch boxes will be a top concern for parents.
bioMerieux, a world leader in the field of industrial diagnostics, will showcase its new laboratory solutions for food safety at the International Association of Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Conference held August 3-6 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. bioMerieux recognizes the importance of fast, reliable laboratory results in the prevention and quick identification of food-borne …
DURHAM, N.C.—-bioMerieux, a world leader in the field of industrial diagnostics, will showcase its new laboratory solutions for food safety at the International Association of Food Protection Annual Conference held August 3-6 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. bioMerieux recognizes the importance of fast, reliable laboratory results in the prevention and quick identification of …
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority has said that a rice product that tested positive for a genetically modified rice variety - Bt63 - not authorised for sale in the country has been withdrawn.
Brock Township’s restaurants have once again received clean bills of health. The Durham Region Health Department released its list of restaurants convicted of food safety violations in the…
The food fairgoers eat at this weeks 140th Wisconsin Valley Fair is likely to be safe, as vendors follow preparation and storage recommendations to avoid foodborne illnesses.
Springdale Health Department officials had food safety in mind earlier this year when they created the department’s “6 Star Honor Award” program to recognize restaurants whose efforts go “above and beyond” minimum requirements.