You’ve probably seen the heart-wrenching photos of the damage plastic six-pack rings can do to marine life. They tangle the wings of sea birds, choke seals and warp the shells of growing sea turtles. A Florida brewery has a solution: six-pack rings that can either biodegrade or serve as a snack for wildlife. After years

Consumers continued to increase spending in the beverage alcohol category with overall spending at $253.8 Billion – an increase of $12.4 Billion, +5.1%. In contrast, consumers moderated their consumption with the bw166 TBA serving index ending the year at 120.8, a change of only 0.2%. The legal drinking age population in the US reached 240.7

Company stops selling vinyl gloves; cites food safety risks By Catharine Huddle Citing growing scientific evidence, specialist glove supplier Eagle Protect has discontinued selling vinyl gloves.Vinyl gloves, also called PVC gloves, contain a heavy chlorine content. PVC is a widely produced synthetic plastic polymer. The rigid form of PVC is used to make pipes.California-based Eagle

The alarming food recalls keep coming: Romaine lettuce, packaged vegetables, chicken, frozen fruit, cheeses, potato chips and many more products in just the last couple of years. All were feared to be contaminated by harmful bacteria. Bill Marler knows all too well what kind of damage tainted food can do. The Seattle attorney has represented

Starting in August 2017, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will begin issuing a new, more secure Florida driver license and ID card. By the end of December 2017, the new credential will be available at all service centers throughout Florida and online. Previous driver license and ID cards will still be

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture more than 45 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving Day. That’s more than 45 million opportunities for Food poisoning, not even counting side dishes.Proper handling and cooking can prevent foodborne illness from spoiling a table of food, family, friends, and fun. Tips and tricks for a successful turkey day aren’t just for the kitchen,

Hurricane Harvey brings food safety challenges to millions USDA urges those in storm’s path to be aware of dangers and take action to avoid food poisoning By U.S. Department of Agriculture | August 25, 2017 Contributed To view a larger version of this map and other Hurricane Harvey interactive maps, please click on the image

Wine-production facilities must have current registration, comply with Food Safety Modernization Act San Rafael, Calif.—Wine law specialists have warned since 2011 that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) would eventually start inspecting wineries for compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act. This spring those inspections started in earnest. According to Barbara Snider, senior counsel

Promoting a food-safe culture to protect America’s workforce Each year 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne diseases and 3,000 die as a result of unsafe food. Foodborne illness is estimated to cost the United States more than $15.5 billion annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fights foodborne diseases to protect

The annual meeting of the International Association for Food Protection begins its four-day run today in Tampa. With 4,000 members and 54 affiliates around the globe, IAFP’s yearly meeting is a marquee event for world food safety. This evening’s keynote address — The Ivan Parkin Lecture — is scheduled for 7 p.m., with USDA scientist Jose Emilio Esteban