News Archive

  1. A Message from Dr. Barbara Kowalcyk, Director of CFI

    Sep 1, 2023

    As of September 1, 2023, the Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention (CFI) will no longer be a part of the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University. The Director of CFI, Dr. Barbara Kowalcyk, has moved to George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. Her new email address is barbara.kowalcyk@gwu.edu

  2. The death cap (Amanita phalloides)

    The death cap (Amanita phalloides) - A Poisonous Wild Mushroom

    Aug 17, 2023

    It was recently reported that an Australian woman unknowingly served relatives a lunch of beef Wellington using dried poisonous mushrooms. The dried mushrooms are thought to be “death cap” (Amanita phalloides) mushrooms, which are deadly. The incident resulted in three deaths and one individual in critical condition. Although the investigation is still ongoing, police suspect the consumption of the “death cap” mushroom was the cause of victims’ food poisoning and eventual death.                                                                              

  3. World Food Safety Day is Tomorrow!

    Jun 6, 2023

    Is it a good idea to wash bagged greens for extra safety? In honor of World Food Safety Day tomorrow (June 7th), we would like to take this opportunity to help set the record straight on washing bagged greens....

  4. Frozen strawberries_Adobe Stock Photo #73032385

    Multistate Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus Infections Linked to Frozen Organic Strawberries

    May 16, 2023

    Hepatitis A is a very contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), resulting in an inflammation of the liver.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state public health and regulatory officials such as the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are "investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A transmission linked to frozen organic strawberries imported from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico, by a common supplier" (CDC, 2023).

  5. Bottled Water to Drink Photo from Adobe Stock #253849562

    Creating and Storing an Emergency Water Supply

    May 9, 2023

    The CDC has provided guidelines and considerations for preparing a safe and healthy water supply at home in preparation for outbreaks and emergencies. Ensure your emergency water supply is created safely and stored properly because, during a water-related emergency or outbreak, safe drinking water may not be available. Prepare for an emergency by creating and storing a supply of water that will meet your family’s needs!

  6. CONTACT's Clarify The Confusing: Cross-contamination

    May 4, 2023

    What does “cross-contamination” mean? We hear it all the time, but it can be confusing! The CONTACT Project Team with Camryn Cook from Virginia Tech is here to #ClarifyTheConfusing about what cross-contamination is and what you can do about it! Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CzxGVMvgqKw

  7. Bread Dressing Stuffed in a Raw Chicken from Adobe Stock Photo #50759922

    Proposal to Make Salmonella an Adulterant in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken

    Apr 27, 2023

    “USDA is taking science-based, decisive action to drive down Salmonella illnesses linked to poultry products,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Today’s proposal represents the first step in a broader effort to control Salmonella contamination in all poultry products, as well as a continued commitment to protecting American consumers from foodborne illness.”

    The Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) define “adulterated food” to be a food that “bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health; by in case the substance is not an added substance, such article cannot be considered adulterated under this clause if the quantity of such substance in or on such article does not ordinarily render it injurious to health.”

  8. PFSE's Free Cookbook

    Spring: The perfect time to try new recipes!

    Apr 19, 2023

    The Anniversary Cookbook was developed in recognition of the Partnership for Food Safety Education's (PFSE) 25th Anniversary. It features 25 safe, delicious recipes from students, nutrition experts and food safety educators! Bon Appétit.

  9. Food Preservation Five - A Free Webinar Series on Food Preservation

    Apr 14, 2023

    Are you interested in learning about food preservation? Then register to participate in these free webinars brought to you by the Food Preservation Team at The Ohio State University Extension's Family and Consumer Sciences: go.osu.edu/2023foodpreservationwebinarseries.

  10. Raw Flour

    Multi-State Flour Outbreak

    Apr 11, 2023

    By: OSU Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences on April 4, 2023

    Ohio is one of several states involved in an ongoing Salmonella outbreak linked to flour. At this time, a specific flour brand has not been identified. Raw (uncooked) flour is often consumed when raw dough or batter is eaten; refrain from consuming batter or “no-bake” recipes that have raw flour as an ingredient. Children can get sick from playing with raw flour as a kitchen activity, or when raw flour is used for crafts. 

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