Food Safety News Monitoring

Vienna, MO’s drinking water far exceeds "forever chemical" limit

The drinking water in the Maries County town of Vienna is contaminated with high amounts of a chemical called PFOS, or perfluorooctanesulfonic acid. It’s a type of “forever chemical” – man-made compounds known for not naturally breaking down that research …

Aqua Tower Under Review: Portable Off-Grid At-Home System for Clean Drinking Water to Survive a Crisis

New York City, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Introduction: Why Clean Drinking Water Is the Ultimate Survival Priority The Modern-Day Water Crisis: A Pressing Emergency That Demands Our AttentionIn today's world, most people assume access to clean …

Kennewick finds ‘forever chemicals’ in its drinking water for the second spring in a row

For the second spring in a row, Kennewick has found “forever chemicals” in its drinking water that are above Washington state’s standards.  The city of Kennewick is warning people who are pregnant, breastfeeding or mixing infant formula with tap water to …

Rural food security may get state boost

Saudi ministry shuts down food chain branches after food poisoning reports

On Sunday, the Saudi Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing issued a statement announcing the temporary closure of branches of a food establishment. The statement follows reports from several media outlets and social media accounts claiming …

Oman hosts 7th Food Safety Conference from April 21

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR), represented by the Food Safety and Quality Centre, in cooperation with the government agencies concerned with food safety, is organising the 7th Oman International Food Safety and …

Federal election 2025: Crime, food security among subjects at Alexandria all-candidates' meeting

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Federal Election Local News The teal line that is north of Alexandria shows how the Township of North Glengarry is included in the Stormont--Dundas--Glengarry federal electoral district. Photo by Elections Canada ALEXANDRIA — …

Doctor: Removing fluoride from drinking water dangerous for poor children and adults

Almost two-thirds of Americans have access to drinking water that contains a small amount of fluoride. Local governments add fluoride to water to help prevent cavities. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has advocated for the removal of …

Enhancing Nutrition and Food Safety at Cambodian Temples Through Culturally Preferred Foods

ST.PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What we eat is deeply tied to who we are—our identity, community, and lived experiences. “Culturally preferred foods” refer to safe and nutritious options that reflect the tastes, …

Climate change’s impact on food safety

In the face of climate change, food safety is emerging as a critical concern. Shifting environmental patterns are introducing new challenges to the food supply chain, demanding an urgent response from both industry and regulatory bodies. To delve deeper …

Scientists Discover Immune Cell Type is Key to Understanding Food Allergies

The immune system serves as the body’s defense network, designed to rapidly detect and eliminate harmful pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and other foreign invaders to prevent illness. At the same time, it must carefully distinguish between dangerous …

Minister Of Agriculture, Food Security Inaugurates Agricultural Sector Working Group

In ensuring that Nigeria’s Agricultural sector is strengthened, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has inaugurated the Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) The Minister who urged the stakeholders to deepen …

Legislation to remove fluoride from drinking water stalls in House committee

NEW On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. Legislation to allow local communities to take fluoride out of drinking water failed to advance out of committee on Tuesday. Senate Bill 2, by Sen. Clint …

FOOD SECURITY: ​Karamoja farmers embrace mechanization

  A key component of the UNDP and FAO project in Karamoja is the distribution of 55 walk-behind tractors, each equipped with various attachments such as ploughs, seed planters, and trailers. Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a bid to enhance …

Trump admin cancels $24 million in FEMA funding to protect Hampton Roads drinking water

Virginia lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to reverse its decision to cancel federal funds for drinking water protection. PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Several Virginia lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to reverse its decision to cancel …

New NYU Langone Health study has potential to change the way food allergies are treated

CITYWIDE — A NEW STUDY FROM RESEARCHERS AT NYU LANGONE HEALTH has revealed that a special group of cells in the intestines tamp down the immune responses caused by exposure to food proteins,  according to research published in Nature Online on April 14. …

Officials stunned after discovering source of dangerous contamination in town's drinking water: 'It's a terrible ...

State officials investigating the source of toxic chemicals in residential wells in the town of Cadillac, Michigan, found that common household products may be contaminating residents' drinking water.  What's happening? As Bridge Michigan reported, …

"Researchers Identify US Counties With Worst Drinking Water Violations"

Minister John Steenhuisen hosts G20 Agriculture Working Group and Food Security Task Force Meetings, 23 to 25 Apr

The Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, will host the following G20 Agriculture Working Group and Food Security Task Force Meetings on 23 April and 25 April, respectively, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. These G20 meetings of the Agriculture Working …

Appalachian Finance Hub Summit Draws 90 Leaders from Five States to Pittsburgh to Advance Regional Investment Strategy

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly 90 leaders from five Appalachian states gathered in Pittsburgh on April 2, 2025, for the Appalachian Finance Hub Summit, held downtown at the Energy Innovation Center. The …

Local Home Improvement Company Launches Eco-Friendly Services to Support Sustainable Landscaping

Purple Care, a trusted name in the home improvement and luxury lawn care industry for over 31 years. FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Purple Care, a leader in home improvement and luxury lawn care for over 31 …

Supreme Court Declines Cannabis Case; DOJ Faces Escalating Scrutiny Over Prosecutorial Misconduct

Lucas Sirois followed Maine law—but federal prosecutors continue pursuit, potentially violating DOJ funding limits and wasting taxpayer resources. AUGUSTA, ME, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development …

Napa Firewise Expands Wildfire Protection Across Napa County Amid Federal Funding Shifts

Napa Nonprofit treats over 3,500 acres of hazardous fuels through diversified support from CAL FIRE, PG&E, local partners, and private donors NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With federal wildfire funding in flux and …

Connecting Cultures Through Coffee: 787 Coffee Showcases Puerto Rican Excellence at the SCA Expo

787 Coffee brings Puerto Rican heritage and specialty coffee to the global stage at the SCA Expo, highlighting local farmers and the island's rich culture. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 787 Coffee, a …

The Mitigation Banking Group Launches Interactive Tool to Simplify Wetland Mitigation in Florida

New GIS-powered platform simplifies wetland mitigation by helping users instantly identify service areas and eligible mitigation banks by location. WINTER SPRINGS , FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mitigation Banking …

Farmer and Poet Lucinda Kay Boragno of California Cowgirls Unlimited Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

SANGER, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Cowgirls Unlimited, co-founded by the dynamic Lucinda Boragno and the late Gail Jensen Carradine, is charming and enlightening audiences with heartfelt narratives and an …

Nippon Paper Industries joins the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition

ISFC continues to grow - quickly becoming an advocacy powerhouse for the forestry sector EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC) is pleased to announce …

Canadians Compete in 2025 City Nature Challenge to Track Global Biodiversity

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadians coast to coast will compete against more than 700 cities in a record 70 countries in the 10th annual City Nature Challenge from April 25 to 28, 2025. “This is a massive international effort to …

Les Canadiens et Canadiennes rivalisent dans le cadre du Défi nature urbaine en effectuant le suivi de la biodiversité à ...

OTTAWA (Ontario), 17 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Les villes canadiennes, d’un océan à l’autre, affronteront plus de 700 villes situées dans un nombre record de 70 pays lors du 10e « Défi nature urbaine » annuel qui aura lieu du 25 au 28 avril 2025. « Il …

iRAYPLE Powers Smart Logistics Innovation at SITL 2025

HANGZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From April 1st to 3rd, 2025, at Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 1 in Paris, iRAYPLE took part in SITL 2025, one of Europe’s foremost exhibitions for transport and logistics innovation, …

Surplus Network Unveils New Services to Help Food Processing & Packaging Companies Recover Value from Surplus Inventory

Surplus Network Unveils New Services to Help Food Processing & Packaging Companies Recover Value from Surplus Inventory SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surplus Network, a trusted platform for surplus asset …

Trump Farmers & Ranchers Advisory Council Seeks Urgent Meeting with Elon Musk and White House Leaders on Tariff Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Trump Administration Farmers & Ranchers Advisory Council, in partnership with the National Women in Agriculture Association (NWIAA), is urgently requesting a Roundtable …

DomusCoir® launches in the UK — an eco-luxury coir compost crafted for houseplants

Pioneers in the industry, Salike®, today announced the launch of DomusCoir®, a new luxury houseplant compost. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pioneers in the industry, Salike®, today announced the launch of DomusCoir …

Tariff Relief Program for Small Businesses in Richmond BC

The government of Canada is providing support programs for small businesses and other critical industries to alleviate financial pressure from Trump tariffs. RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Canadians …

A Season of Shared Hope: Eric Malley Offers a Reflective Easter and Passover Message for All

Both Easter and Passover call us to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look forward with hope to a future shaped by justice, compassion, and freedom. WEST HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Easter and …

Cibolo Conservancy Changes Name and Ramps Up Efforts to Protect the Texas Hill Country

The Heart of Texas Conservancy is scaling its efforts to protect the Texas Hill Country’s natural heritage. BOERNE, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the Texas Hill Country facing unprecedented development pressure, …

New Ways to Upgrade Tired Flowerbeds With Showstopping Summer Bulbs

FlowerBulb.eu Lists Top 5 Summer Bulbs That Bring Color and Texture to the Garden PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spring is knocking on the door, and it's time to get planning. This year, consider summer …

Nourish Labs Brings Canada’s Leading Fertigation Platform to U.S. Cannabis Market

Nourish Labs, the company behind Canada’s most advanced fertigation technology, is bringing its platform to the United States—starting with Washington & Oregon. DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nourish …

Vaisala advances direct air and point source carbon capture with cutting-edge measurement solutions

Vaisala’s MGP241 and CO₂ instruments revolutionize carbon capture with unmatched accuracy, efficiency, and cost savings across systems BURLINGTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the demand for scalable carbon capture …