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Organic Program Testing Expanded
USDA National Organic Program has imposed that organic certifiers should conduct periodic residue tests every year on at least 5 percent of organic farms beginning next year.
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"Consumer Confidence in Food Safety Important:" FDA's Michael Taylor
With new prevention standards, and inspection and compliance strategies under FSMA, Food Safety has come a long way in the U.S., FDA's Deputy Commissioner for Foods tells the audience at a China Food Safety Expo. Full Article » 

MDP in Shutdown Mode
Officials at USDA have asked state agricultural departments to stop collecting samples for pathogen testing under the Microbiological Data Program. Full Article » 

Canada Set to Pass New Food Safety Act
Compared to FSMA, Canada's new food safety law is expected to put in place a more consistent inspection regime across all food commodities; better import/export control; and greater food traceability. Full Article » 

PepsiCo's China R&D Center to Focus on Innovation and Growth Across Asia
The F&B leader nearly tripled its business in emerging and developing markets from $8 billion in revenues in 2006 to $22 billion in 2011. The opening of the Shanghai center is latest in a series of steps taken to strengthen its Asia business.
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Norovirus Disinfection: How Much is Enough?
Norovirus is the most common cause of gastroenteritis, according to the CDC, and is notorious for spreading like wildfire in schools, on ocean cruises, and even hospitals.
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Beltway Beat: Obama Wins-No More Excuses for FSMA Delays
By Jennifer McEntire, Ph.D., and David Acheson, M.D., Leavitt Partners LLC
Now that President Obama will remain in office, will the floodgates open? Yes. So fasten your seat belts. The key questions now are timing, funding and what else we should expect in 2013. Full Article »

barfblog: Handwashing Still Isn't Enough at Petting Zoos
Prof. Douglas Powell, Kansas State University
While some studies suggest inadequate handwashing facilities may have contributed to disease outbreaks, or washing hands was protective against illness, others suggest bugs like E. coli O157 may be aerosolized and inhaled, thus not prevented with handwashing. Full Article »
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