NSF's EyeSucceed becomes Glass Partner; refines safety focus By Coral Beach  Onsite inspections have long been a standard tool for food safety training and enforcement efforts, but wearable technology and augmented reality are combining to change that with Google Glass. EyeSucceed, a technology company focusing on food safety, is the latest Glass Partner, according to an announcement this morning from parent company NSF International. NSF's Tom... Continue Reading
Produce states get $30 million to help FDA enforce new rule By News Desk  Forty-three states and territories are getting a total of $30.9 million from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help the federal agency implement the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule. "Congress envisioned the states and FDA working together as an integrated food safety system when it passed FSMA," said Barbara P. Glenn, CEO... Continue Reading
Raw oyster consumption continues, as do vibriosis outbreaks By Kelsey M. Mackin  Since the beginning of June, Public Health Officials have investigated multiple reports of people developing vibriosis symptoms after consuming raw oysters at several restaurants and markets in Seattle-King County area. There are now 25 confirmed and probable victims who all experienced the watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping and vomiting of vibriosis, as reported by Public Health of Seattle-King County. “Environmental health inspectors conducted on site investigations to ensure... Continue Reading
Maryland confirms papayas contaminated with Salmonella By Kelsey M. Mackin  The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers to not eat Caribeña's brand yellow Maradol papayas because they could be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. The yellow papayas have been distributed to stores throughout the state of Maryland. State officials discovered the contamination in the course of an ongoing Salmonella case investigation, according to the June 19 warning from the... Continue Reading
Chipotle reopens as customers continue to report illnesses By Coral Beach  The Chipotle Mexican Grill location in Virginia that was closed Monday after customer complaints of foodborne illnesses reopened in time for the lunch rush Wednesday with CEO Steve Ells saying he is confident in the safety of the chain's food. Loudoun County Health Director David Goodfriend did not include many specific details about the suspected... Continue Reading
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