FDA downsized: Steps you can take to avoid foodborne illnesses, listeria, salmonella, more
The FDA was already understaffed and behind in inspections when the Trump administration began its layoffs. Here's what you ...
Food recalls in the US were more widespread – and deadly – in 2024
Contaminated food is causing a growing number of illnesses in the United States, and severe cases that lead to ...
Hospitalizations, deaths from foodborne illness exploded in 2024
The number of people in the U.S. hospitalized or who died from contaminated food doubled in 2024, according to the U.S.
Millions of doughnuts recalled over potential listeria contamination
Be cautious with your favorite pastries this week.
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Local specialist recommends safe eating habits for Super Bowl Sunday
Shannon McKeon, an environmental health specialist with the Fairfax County Health Department, is determined to fight foodborne illnesses and help people keep their food safe to eat at Super Bowl p ...
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Foodborne illnesses kill more than 900 Americans each year, researchers find
Foodborne illness kills hundreds of Americans a year, sickens tens of millions annually, and costs billions in medical care, lost productivity and premature deaths, federal researchers said in a ...
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Here's how many Americans die from foodborne illnesses each year
Foodborne illness kills hundreds of Americans a year, sickens tens of millions annually, and costs billions in medical care, lost productivity and premature deaths, federal researchers said in a ...
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Government Accountability Office says the country needs a unified food safety system
A new report from the Government Accountability Office states that most goals to reduce foodborne illnesses ... from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FDA and FSIS, has made ...
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Walmart broccoli recalled over listeria concerns given most severe FDA classification
A recall affecting bagged broccoli florets sold in 20 states has been given the Food and Drug ... a bacteria that causes food-borne illness. All of the affected bags of broccoli florets have ...
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FDA Changes Raise Concerns About Food Recalls
Languages: English That has some policy experts confused about the FDA's ability to implement efficient recalls and protect Americans from foodborne illness or public health hazards. More ...
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Legislators want the FDA to be able to test samples from feed lots during outbreaks
Two U.S. legislators have introduced a bill that would give the FDA the ability to collect microbial samples at feed lots during foodborne illness outbreaks. Representative Rosa DeLauro ...