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CT tech company works to prevent foodborne bacteria and avoid outbreaks
At least 48 million people in the United States get sick from foodborne diseases each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also says more than 100,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from these diseases. “That’s unacceptable,” said congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. “This is all preventable.” Recent food recalls ranging from salmonella, listeria and e-coli…
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USDA to conduct internal investigation into handing of Boar's Head food safety
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal said the USDA will be conducting an internal investigation into its handling of food safety violations at the Boar’s Head plant in Virginia.
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Lawmakers pushing for new federal agency to oversee food safety amid listeria recalls
After millions of meat and produce items were pulled off the shelves at grocery stores nationwide over listeria concerns, some lawmakers, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, are pushing for legislation that would create a new federal agency to oversee food safety.
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Lawmakers, public health experts push for new federal agency to oversee food safety after recalls
After millions of meat and produce items were pulled off the shelves at grocery stores nationwide over listeria concerns, some lawmakers are pushing legislation that would create a new federal agency to oversee food safety. The Federal Food Administration Act is co-sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal and is led by Rep. Rosa DeLauro in the House and Majority Whip Sen….
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Here's what to do with deli meats as the CDC investigates a listeria outbreak across the U.S.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention didn’t mandate a food recall as of early Saturday, because it remains unclear what specific products have been contaminated with the bacteria now blamed for two deaths and 28 hospitalizations across 12 states.
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