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CDC Report Highlights Contributing Factors for Foodborne Illness
On March 13, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a comprehensive report analyzing foodborne illness outbreaks in the U.S. from 2014 to 2022. The report, released in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), examined 2,677 outbreaks and identified key contributing factors that led to contamination. Below are a few takeaways from the report: …
Losing NACMCF: What it Means for Food Safety
The National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) is a U.S. federal advisory committee that provides scientific expertise on microbiological food safety issues. Since 1988, the NACMCF has been instrumental in enhancing food safety standards in the U.S. Experts from various sectors, including government, trade associations, industry and academia, have played a crucial…
Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus Resources
What is the Avian Influenza A (H5N1) virus? Avian Influenza A is a contagious viral infection that primarily affects birds. The virus is widespread in wild birds around the world. Recently, it has begun causing outbreaks among U.S. poultry and dairy cows, with human cases emerging in poultry and dairy workers. Status (updated 12-31-2024): In the U.S., all 50 states have reported…