Food Safety News Mon 5/25/2020

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Food Safety News
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Email not displaying properly? View it in your browser. Though Memorial Day activities different this year, food safety remains a priority By U.S. Department of Agriculture on May 25, 2020 12:05 am Every year, millions of Americans commemorate Memorial Day to honor the sacrifices so many have made to protect our country. This holiday weekend might not be like past years, so while we keep public health recommendations in mind, let’s not forget food safety practices to prevent foodborne illnesses. “Memorial Day is the unofficial start of... Continue Reading What does the Defense Production Act have to do with food? By Thomas Gremillion on May 25, 2020 12:03 am Opinion This past week, FDA and USDA issued a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Potential Use of the Defense Production Act with Regard to FDA-Regulated Food During the COVID-19 Pandemic. The MOU refers to “potential use” because USDA has not yet invoked its DPA authority. Nor will it, in any likelihood. Messaging matters, however, and... Continue Reading Food poisoning in Hong Kong linked to unlicensed producer By News Desk on May 25, 2020 12:01 am Authorities in Hong Kong have linked cases of food poisoning to a suspected unlicensed food factory in the country. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health reported 27 people were sick and five needed hospital treatment after eating sandwiches bought from the same shop. Initially, two suspected food poisoning clusters affecting... Continue Reading