Study: 175 Hazardous Chemicals Used in Food Contact Packaging By News Desk  According to a new study by the Food Packaging Forum, 175 chemicals with known hazardous properties are legally used in the production of food contact packaging in Europe and the U.S. Food packaging and other materials coming in contact with food (e.g. foils, cans, pans, storage containers) continuously release mixtures of synthetic substances into food... Continue ReadingLawyers File Briefs While Awaiting Judge's Decision on Idaho 'Ag-Gag' Case By Dan Flynn  Idaho's top federal judge has a reputation for enjoying "zealous advocacy" by smart lawyers. But it isn't known whether U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill views as all that helpful briefs filed after final oral arguments on an issue. After final oral arguments on June 26 in Boise over a state motion to dismiss... Continue ReadingUN Report Ranks Global Health Impact of Foodborne Parasites By James Andrews  When it comes to food safety concerns, foodborne parasites might not receive as much attention in the U.S. compared to bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella. Globally, however, foodborne parasites affect the health of millions of people annually, causing debilitating and potentially deadly conditions and sometimes living within humans for years. A new report... Continue ReadingHawaii's Restaurants Hope to See Green By News Desk  New color-coded placards informing diners about food-safety violations are about to appear in Hawaii restaurants. The rule was implemented in February, but the Hawaii Department of Health wanted to spend a few months educating restaurant workers before requiring them to comply. The placards are now expected to be posted by the end of July. Green... Continue ReadingMore Food Safety News | 
