As the quantity of food imported into the United States continues to rise, it is increasingly important to minimize foodborne illness risks for U.S. consumers. Foods contaminated with pathogens or toxins can result in foodborne illnesses. A recent USDA, Economic Research Service (ERS) study examined the number of U.S. import refusals caused by pathogen/toxin contamination
It is always good to be appreciated for the work we do at Marler Clark
Thanks to all the lawyers and staff at Marler Clark who for the last 24 years have made Marler Clark the best damn law firm in the world.
A note from a client today:
KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks and Pizza Hut, close your Russian Restaurants until Putin removes troops from Ukraine
I am not sure Putin shares the same love for fast food as Trump, but we all need to do our share to send a message that Russian aggression can not stand.
I must admit, I have sued the above restaurants in the past.
Tip-o-pen to my friend, Paul V. Nunes.
Is trying to sell a recalled food product illegal – Hell, yes!
A week ago one of my food safety followers on Twitter sent me this photo that was apparently circulating offering for sale on eBay a product that was recalled over a decade ago. They asked if it was legal for someone to sell a recalled food product.
First, after a quick search on eBay I
STOP accepting applicants for 2022-2023 Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship
We were proud to donate $100,000 to start the fellowship.
The national nonprofit public health organization STOP Foodborne Illness is accepting applicants for its 2022-2023 Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship. Applications must be submitted by March 31.
The fellowship program is a partnership with the Michigan State University Online Food Safety Program. The fellow will
Republicans, Democrats and Independents agree? Americans Overwhelmingly Support Stronger Poultry Production Regulations
A new nationwide poll of 1,000 registered voters reveals incredibly high support for stricter regulations on poultry production aimed at reducing Salmonella poisoning and other illnesses.Here is the press release.
The following are key findings from the survey:
Americans display fairly high awareness of Salmonella poisoning. Overall, 87% of voters have heard about Salmonella
I got the best Christmas Present
I got this not from former client on Christmas Day:
Merry Christmas Bill! It’s been 5 years since getting sick and this time of year I’m reminded of how thankful I am for all the good people I met since then, including you and your team. Words truly can’t do justice to how I feel.
FDA steps up to help better investigate Foodborne illness outbreaks and find root causes
FDA Issues Improvement Plan Focused on Modernizing Foodborne Illness Outbreak Responses
The following is attributed to Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response,and Stic Harris, D.V.M. director of the FDA’s Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation Network
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a longstanding commitment to strengthening food safety and better
First talk in public in 18 months on Food Safety
Since early February 2020, I have continued to do talk on “why it is a bad idea to poison your customers,” but all have been by Zoom or some other video platform. Today I had the honor to hang with one of my food safety heroes – Craig Wilson – from Costco. I have known
Is FDA creating a HACCP for Produce? Are assessment and mitigation going to create safer produce?
“HACCP: A systematic approach to the identification, evaluation, and control of food safety hazards.” – So says the FDA.
Although today’s announcement (FDA Proposes Changes to Food Safety Modernization Act Rule to Enhance Safety of Agricultural Water Used on Produce) is a bit to fully digest in one sitting, I am intrigued by FDA’s focus