The FDA report on recurring E. coli outbreaks calls for more collaboration among growers, government, and academia to mitigate the problem.
Karen Appold is an award-winning journalist based in Lehigh Valley, Pa. She has a BA in English (writing) from Penn State University and has more than 20 years of editorial experience. Karen has been a full-time freelance medical writer and editor since 2003. She works for various medical organizations, businesses, and media. Karen has also worked in a variety capacities, including newspaper reporter, editor of a daily newspaper, and editor of a monthly magazine. Reach her at kappold@msn.com.
Articles by Karen Appold
Congress to Investigate COVID-19 Cases at Meatpacking Plants
The investigation follows reports that nearly 54,000 workers at 569 plants tested positive for COVID-19, and at least 270 died.
Food Safety a Key Factor in Achieving a Sustainable Food Supply
Food sustainability requires a system that can deliver food to consumers without excess waste or shortages.
Turning Food Waste to Animal Feed: Your Guide to the Laws and Regulations
There are many benefits to diverting food waste to animal feed. Here are tips on how to do it and rules and regulations you should review.
Automation after COVID-19: Pandemic Presses Food Manufacturers to Automate
Recent improvements to robotics and sensor data, combined with data processing and the interpretive power of artificial intelligence, have led to smarter, more efficient ways of moving food through the supply chain.
H7N3 Avian Influenza No Longer a Threat to S.C. Turkey Flock
To ensure the safety of birds across the country, state officials quarantined the affected premises and approximately 346,012 birds were depopulated.
Pros and Cons of Current Methods for Moisture Control
It’s important for food industry organizations to keep their members educated on moisture control methods, and what innovations are happening.
IFT Report Urges Increased Funding for Food Research
Food research in the United States is chronically underfunded, according to a new report from the Institute of Food Technologists.
Salmonella Outbreak and Ground Beef Recall Stir Transparency Debate
More than 34,000 pounds of ground beef that may have been contaminated with Salmonella Dublin were recalled in November and government agencies have not yet revealed the sources of the outbreak
USDA Updates Swine Slaughter Inspection Rules
The USDA is updating its swine slaughter inspection process for the first time in 50 years. The agency finalized the new rules on September 17 and they will take effect in early December. “Our current system focuses on visible contamination and quality defects on carcasses,” Mindy Brashears, PhD, USDA’s deputy undersecretary for food safety tells… [Read More]
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