food safety

Washington State University is asking growers, packers, buyers and other connected to the produce industry to participate in a Food Safety Risk Survey. According to WSU, participants will be asked to rank the top five food safety risk management areas that need improvement ...

USDA is working on improving its food safety outreach efforts to consumers. Stephanie Ho takes a look at why the Department is undertaking this effort. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

For the first time in 50 years, the USDA is updating its egg product inspection methods. "The last time we did make a change to the egg product inspection act was in 1970 when we last changed the way that we're performing inspection methods, noted Paul Kiecker Food Safety and Inspection Service Administrator ...

The National Restaurant Association is promoting food safety training, celebrating Food Safety Month through September. As the country continues to battle COVID-19, ensuring that proper safety protocols are in place at restaurants has never been more important for guests, employees and brands ...

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service will host a virtual public meeting on Salmonella next month. Federal agencies included in the meeting will discuss the commitment to reduce pathogen contamination to decrease salmonella infections associated with regulated food items. T ...

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, better known as NIFA, is looking at four areas in a new program to research the impact of COVID-19 on agriculture. "These will be health, well-being of farm and food service providers as all rural Americans," said J. Scot ...

As 'social distancing' becomes the norm for more people in this country, Ag Secretary, Sonny Perdue, wants to remind everyone  that there are many who cannot telework.  "I really just want to speak from my heart to all your folks out there that are working on the front lines of our food supply chain. You know... Read More ...

Antibiotic use in human and animal health is passionate topic.  With so many labels out there claiming to be antibiotic free, the consumer is left wondering if the food they are purchasing is safe.   “All of the food at the grocery store, is antibiotic free," said Sarah Howard is Vice President of the King/Pierce County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.  "We have so m...

Thanksgiving is Thursday, and for most, the holiday menu includes a lot of foods not typically prepared.  Tops on that list is the turkey.  The USDA is warning while a wonderful family favorite, caution must be used to ensure the bird is prepared properly, ensuring that no one gets sick.  And that all...

The Senate unanimously approved bipartisan legislation designed to address the shortage of agricultural inspectors who protect the nation’s food supply and agricultural industries at the border.  Supporters of the Protecting America’s Food and Agriculture Act of 2019 says the legislation would ensure the safe and secure trade of agricultural goods across the nation’s borders.  The Act authorizes t