Food Safety News Tue 12/22/2020

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Food Safety News
Tue 12/22/2020 4:01 AM

Email not displaying properly? View it in your browser. Vilsack’s food safety record is filled with accomplishments, and maybe a ding or two By Dan Flynn on Dec 22, 2020 12:07 am Analysis Tom Vilsack already is one of the longest serving cabinet members to work as Secretary of Agriculture, and now President-elect Joe Biden wants Vilsack to serve again in that capacity, an appointment that opens the former USDA boss to all sorts of scrutiny, including his food safety record. Food safety is one of USDA’s... Continue Reading Norovirus outbreak reported at Belgian school; raw vegetables blamed By News Desk on Dec 22, 2020 12:06 am More than 150 students and staff at a school in Belgium fell ill during an outbreak of norovirus earlier this month, according to information recently released. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) reported the food poisoning at the Atheneum Pegasus school in the city of Ostend was caused by crudités, which... Continue Reading USDA names new FSIS Food Safety Fellows; special focus on Salmonella By News Desk on Dec 22, 2020 12:04 am The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Food Safety and the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service have selected four Food Safety Fellows through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) program. The fellows are students currently working toward their doctoral degrees and have an interest in improving food safety and public health. ... Continue Reading Food Standards Scotland unveils Christmas food safety campaign; explains dates By News Desk on Dec 22, 2020 12:03 am Food Standards Scotland’s festive food safety campaign is focusing on “use by” and “best before” dates. This year’s notice is reminding consumers to pay attention to food labeling with the help of Aunty May. She is a character that theater goers will recognize from pantomimes. The message is take care in the kitchen and stick... Continue Reading