Rapid lab tests likely hampering some public health efforts By News Desk  The next generation of rapid lab tests is helping doctors diagnose and treat foodborne illnesses faster than ever, but health officials are concerned increasing use of the tests is decreasing their ability to detect and investigate outbreaks. Known as CIDTs, the "culture-independent diagnostic tests" provide big picture results in hours, indicating whether a person's illness... Continue Reading
Small plus local doesn't equal a free pass on food safety By Cookson Beecher  There's a revolution going on in a grocery store near you. Fueled by consumer demand, it has been dubbed the "fresh revolution" by industry heavyweights such as the United Fresh Produce Association. It's all about fresh produce — fruits and vegetables that nutritionists are praising as "healthy foods" and that shoppers are increasingly seeking out.... Continue Reading
Hong Kong experiences routine year for foodborne outbreaks By News Desk  The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Center for Food Safety reports 2015 was a fairly routine year for outbreaks and illnesses from foodborne diseases. In collaboration with the Department of Health (DH), the Center for Food Safety received 256 referrals from the DH on foodborne disease outbreaks affecting 993 people. During the past decade, the number of... Continue Reading
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