Fungal Highways On Cheese Rinds Influence Food Safety, Ripeness

April 27, 2018 Robin Smyton, Tufts Now

Bacteria traveling along "fungal highways" on cheese rinds can spread more quickly and ruin quality or cause foodborne illnesses, but cheesemakers could manipulate the same highways to help cheese mature faster and taste better, according to new research from Tufts University.

CFIA: Real Deal Meats Brand Deli Products Among Those Recalled Due To E. Coli O157:H7

The food recall warning issued on April 25, 2018 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Dairy Farmers' Bright Ideas Are Helping The Planet

April 27, 2018 Dairy Cares

Dairy Cares' latest video aims to recognize achievements made by the state's family dairy farms. In line with the recent Earth Day celebration—and California's ongoing efforts to fight climate change—the new video is focused on the "bright ideas" California's dairy farmers are implementing to promote energy efficiency, conservation, and clean-energy.

WI Cheese Production In 2017 Reaches A Record 3.37B Pounds

April 27, 2018 Rob Schultz, Wiscnews.com

Wisconsin strengthened its hold as the country’s top cheese producer by making a record 3.37 billion pounds in 2017, which accounted for 26.6 percent of the nation’s production, new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows.

Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs Says What The FDA Won't Say: Eggs. Are. Healthy.

"While nutrition experts recognize eggs as a nutritious food, many would probably be surprised to learn that federal regulations prohibit the use of the word healthy to describe eggs," said Jesse Laflamme, CEO of Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs. "Our goal with this petition is to encourage the FDA to bring outdated regulations in line with current nutritional science and general consumer awareness, and thereby help shoppers make more informed choices in the grocery store aisle."