Food Safety

Articles tagged food safety from federal, state, and local government meetings across the U.S.

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Backyard Poultry Salmonella

CDC urges multi‑tier prevention for backyard poultry to curb salmonellosis; children and older adults at higher risk

CDC presenters outlined prevention steps across hatcheries, retailers and homes — including NPIP participation, chick‑paper sampling, display hygiene, and handwashing — and noted outbreaks tied to backyard poultry occur annually, disproportionately affecting young children and adults 65+.

FederalNov 3, 2026

Monterey County health specialist warns of bacteria risks in holiday meals

Monterey CountyNov 5, 2026

Monterey County health specialist issues holiday food-safety checklist ahead of Thanksgiving

Monterey CountyNov 4, 2026

OLCC to ease testing and labeling for animal hemp products; ODA, industry largely supportive

OregonNov 3, 2026

Two food-service licenses briefly suspended; staff standardization completed

Marquette CountyNov 3, 2026

Public Health Regulation

Committee approves ordinance to update McLean County food-service code

The Health Committee approved an ordinance amending Chapter 216 of the McLean County Code to align food-service regulation and the county fee schedule with state and national food-safety guidance.

McLean CountyNov 2, 2026

Food Inspections

Health agent says PermaDize permit system view hides recent inspections; staff propose scheduling fixes

Health agent told the board that PermaDize treats renewals as new permits and can hide prior inspection records in the current permit view; staff reported using a shared calendar and daily checklists to improve accuracy.

BellinghamNov 4, 2026

Food Safety Small Business

Board directs staff to draft ordinance to opt into state microenterprise home-kitchen program

County environmental health staff briefed supervisors on the optional MEHO (microenterprise home kitchen) program, which would permit up to 30 meals per day (90 per week) and requires food-safety training and limits on certain raw foods. Supervisors asked for a streamlined, affordable local ordinance and staff estimated feeing in the roughly $200 range to cover program costs.

Mendocino CountyNov 4, 2026

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County dashboard flags rising violations‑per‑inspection; staff propose targeted training

McHenry CountyOct 30, 2026

Board clarifies kitchen volunteer rules; ServSafe-certified staff will supervise

Lynn CityOct 30, 2026

Board asks staff to tighten food-truck vendor packet to include permits and food-handler documentation

Bakersfield CityOct 28, 2026

Board adopts new retail food‑establishment fees

Cincinnati City CouncilOct 27, 2026

Board told restaurants and food-truck permits are due Dec. 31; inspections increasing with PermitEyes workflow issues

BridgewaterOct 29, 2026

Board covers food-licensing nuances; custom-exempt processors cannot sell retail

McCone County Oct 27, 2026

Director reports food-service inspections and PFAS tests show recent passing results

MillisOct 27, 2026

Cowlitz County Board of Health approves cleanup to food-service fee schedule

Cowlitz CountyOct 27, 2026

Director details HACCP, health inspections and regular audits for Caldwell Parish cafeterias

Caldwell ParishOct 25, 2026

Sodexo: district average 95.08% on health inspections; infrastructure gaps cited

Providence School Board and CommitteesOct 23, 2026

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Food Safety

How to thaw and cook a turkey safely, according to Monterey County health staff

Monterey CountyNov 4, 2026

County advice: refrigerator thaw 24 hours per 5 pounds or cold-water method (30 minutes per pound) with immediate cooking; roast at minimum 325°F and verify 165°F internal temperature at thigh, wing and breast with a probe thermometer.

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CDC urges multi‑tier prevention for backyard poultry to curb salmonellosis; children and older adults at higher risk

Monterey County health specialist warns of bacteria risks in holiday meals

Monterey County health specialist issues holiday food-safety checklist ahead of Thanksgiving

OLCC to ease testing and labeling for animal hemp products; ODA, industry largely supportive

Two food-service licenses briefly suspended; staff standardization completed

Committee approves ordinance to update McLean County food-service code

Health agent says PermaDize permit system view hides recent inspections; staff propose scheduling fixes

Board directs staff to draft ordinance to opt into state microenterprise home-kitchen program

More coverage

County dashboard flags rising violations‑per‑inspection; staff propose targeted training

Board clarifies kitchen volunteer rules; ServSafe-certified staff will supervise

Board asks staff to tighten food-truck vendor packet to include permits and food-handler documentation

Board adopts new retail food‑establishment fees

Board told restaurants and food-truck permits are due Dec. 31; inspections increasing with PermitEyes workflow issues

Board covers food-licensing nuances; custom-exempt processors cannot sell retail

Director reports food-service inspections and PFAS tests show recent passing results

Cowlitz County Board of Health approves cleanup to food-service fee schedule

Director details HACCP, health inspections and regular audits for Caldwell Parish cafeterias

Sodexo: district average 95.08% on health inspections; infrastructure gaps cited

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How to thaw and cook a turkey safely, according to Monterey County health staff

Keep food out of the 'danger zone,' Monterey County official says — rules for serving and storing leftovers

Inspector reports Town Pizza will install required hand-sink; inspections show rapid corrective actions

County specialist: don’t rinse your turkey — it spreads bacteria

Local processor tells board DATCP, not county, sets daily inspection rules for slaughtering

New food permits and health equity survey on Dracut Board of Health's Oct. 22, 2026 agenda