Fong, who had been the USDA Inspector General since her appointment in 2002, had managed to raise awareness and prompt action on numerous food safety issues, such as those at Boar’s Head.

The Belgian Minister of Agriculture has condemned an attack on a food inspector, which left her needing hospital treatment. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) said two ...

Maintaining the safety of our food Nearly 1 in 5 positions across the Food and Drug Administration's human food inspection divisions are now vacant, multiple agency officials tell CBS News, in the ...

So if there’s a food at the supermarket that you should avoid, a food safety inspector is the first person you should ask. We reached out and asked them what, exactly, they won’t shop for when ...

Food safety experts echo this sentiment, urging shoppers to be vigilant with pre-cut fruits and veggies, recommending a good wash and careful storage to "minimise the risk of foodborne illnesses".

Most states already conduct at least some food safety inspections on behalf of FDA through cooperative agreements. FDA relies on states for 50% of food manufacturer inspection, 70% of animal food ...