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First Bird Flu Death Reported in United States

A person previously hospitalized with severe avian influenza illness in Louisiana has passed away, according to the CDC.

FDA Issues Final Guidance on Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies, Young Children

Penn State Offers Course to Assist Food Processors in Controlling Listeria

Tanzania Embraces One Health Approach to Enhance Food Safety and Trade

FDA Releases Allergen, Food Safety and Plant-Based Alternative Labeling Guidance

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FDA Releases Allergen, Food Safety and Plant-Based Alternative Labeling Guidance

The four new guidance documents are designed to help industry and other interest holders understand and comply with FDA regulations concerning food allergens, low-moisture ready-to-eat human foods and labeling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods.

Bird Flu Suspected in Some Ohio Waterfowl

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife has collected and submitted samples from multiple dead wild birds to test for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Ohio.

IFSAC Releases Annual Report for 2022 on Sources of Foodborne Illness

The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration’s newest annual report examines foodborne illness source attribution estimates for Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157 and Listeria monocytogenes.

In Memoriam: Tom Moore

Moore, a Vietnam veteran who worked for Copesan Services for 30 years, passed away on Dec. 10. He was 82.

AFDO to Award Scholarships in Food, Drug and Product Safety Studies

The Association of Food and Drug Officials will award three $2,500 undergraduate scholarships in 2025.

Revisit QA’s Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2024

From coverage of the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak to expert tips on disinfecting and sanitizing with HOCL, here’s a look at the most-read news articles this year, as reported by Google Analytics.

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The Pulse: Upcoming Food Safety Industry Events

From next week's Food Safety Summit, to IAFP and IFT First later in the summer, industry events are gearing up. But readers have mixed feelings about attending in person, and most would prefer a virtual option.

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