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‘Significant’ food safety disclosure differences among companies – report

Food scares highlight vulnerabilities in the chain that present opportunities and risks for investors, according to research. A recent report done by the Cornerstone Capital Group examines the food related safety of 60 of the top food companies.  FSMA has now shifted into the private sector and requires food processors and manufacturers to be more proactive […]

Montana E. coli outbreak sickens 36 people from 9 states

Update: The Dawson County Health Department in Glendive, MT, reported late Tuesday that there are now more than 36 people from nine states reported ill in connection with this outbreak, and that at least seven of them have been hospitalized. As of Tuesday, no new cases have been reported in Dawson County; however, there are […]

Pathogens, Partnerships and FSMA: Where FDA Is Headed

This year is a big year for food safety at FDA. All seven of the FSMA rules have been finalized, and the first compliance date is right around the corner (compliance with the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule starts in September for large companies). Stephen Ostroff, M.D., just took the helm from Michael Taylor […]

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