The Wall Street Journal just published an article that notes the FDA has concluded that food poisoning is becoming more prevalent. According to the article, yearly over 75 million cases of foodborne illnesses are reported. Additionally, over 300,000 people each year are hospitalized for some type of food poisoning and 5,000 people die as a result of these illnesses. What is causing this increase in... [more]

According to the Washington Post, ongoing investigations have shown that there is a strong possibility that the Daniele International, Inc. recall of Italian sausage products was related to imported black pepper contaminated with Salmonella. Over 200 people have reported illnesses in more than forty states.  Additionally, over one quarter of these individuals have required hospitalization to treat Salmonellosis.... [more]

As today’s food marketplace becomes increasingly international, consumers profit from a culturally diverse array of food items as well as lower prices.  U.S. consumers benefit from imported shellfish, meat, poultry, eggs, as well as fruits and vegetables.  According to the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), in 2008, the U.S. imported over 3 billion pounds of meat and poultry.  Additionally,... [more]