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FAO Scientific Article Highlights Food Safety as a Cornerstone of Pandemic Preparedness

Published in npj Science of Food, the article, which adopts a One Health perspective, explores how pandemics affect not only human health but also the safety, resilience and functioning of agrifood systems worldwide.

How Indoor Farmers Manage Food Safety Risks

Food Allergy Advocate Devin Sailer Named One of America’s Ten Outstanding Young Americans

FDA, CDC Investigate Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak Linked to Recalled Midwest Poultry Services Eggs

EFSA Lowers Safe Level for Exposure to TFA

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The Hidden Risks of Flies in Food Facilities

From Reactive to Proactive: How Remote Monitoring Transforms Rodent Control in Food Facilities

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Remote Monitoring Technology for Food Processing IPM Programs

Beyond the Trap Line: What a Real Pest Risk Assessment Looks Like

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The Hidden Risks of Flies in Food Facilities

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EFSA Lowers Safe Level for Exposure to TFA

The agency lowered the acceptable daily intake of trifluoroacetic acid — a chemical coming from multiple sources that can form when per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances break down, including from certain active substances in pesticides — to 0.014 milligrams per kilogram of bodyweight per day, down from the previous value of 0.05.

IFPA Names Erik Larsen as Director of Supply Chain

As the International Fresh Produce Association's (IFPA) director of supply chain, Larsen, who has a background in information technology and operations, will lead the charge on IFPA member priorities such as traceability, data sharing and the modernization of industry standards.

McGill University Study Suggests Green LED Light Can Slow Spoilage in Leafy Greens

The research, published in the Journal of Food Science, tested how different lighting conditions affect fresh spinach and lettuce during cold storage, ultimately suggesting that green LEDs reduce deterioration in part by limiting water loss from the leaves, which is closely linked to visible decline in quality.

World Food Prize Foundation Announces Top 10 for 2026 Innovate for Impact Challenge

Now in its second year, the Innovate for Impact Challenge is a $50,000 competition for early-stage, for-profit AgTech startups from around the world. This year's semi-finalists represent the next generation of entrepreneurs developing scalable solutions to reduce food loss, improve agricultural productivity, strengthen food safety and more.

Outbreak of Cyclospora Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Expands to Nine States

FDA said four additional states have been added to the outbreak investigation and emphasized that a previously reported false-positive lettuce sample does not change the evidence linking the illnesses to recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce.

FDA Revokes Orange B, Proposes Ending Citrus Red No. 2 Use

The agency says both color additives are no longer used by industry as it continues efforts to remove petroleum-based food dye authorizations.

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