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Backyard chicken owners should take steps to reduce risk of Salmonella exposure

June 9, 2016

Seven separate Salmonella outbreaks across 35 states have sickened more than 300 people—19 in Virginia—in the first four months of 2016 and are ongoing. All of the outbreaks are a result of live poultry in backyard flocks.

Animals and Livestock, Food and Drink, Food Safety, Poultry

Prevent foodborne illness this picnic season

May 19, 2016

To keep food safe from harmful bacteria when picnicking, consumers should follow four basic but important steps.

Food and Drink, Food Safety

Handwashing is key to preventing foodborne illnesses

April 21, 2016

Starting this month you might notice a few changes on the Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance website. We've added new account management tools and given our most popular member benefit a virtual makeover!

Food and Drink, Food Safety

USDA report: Pesticide residues on food well below amounts dangerous to humans

April 14, 2016

Any pesticide chemical residue found on samples of various foods tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture fell below levels that could pose a safety risk, according to findings released earlier this year.

Food and Drink, Food Safety, Pesticides, Safety

Antibiotic claims serve to scare consumers, limit farmers

November 5, 2015

Farmers and farm organizations rallied last month to assure consumers that there are no antibiotics in their sandwiches—or their food supply in general.

Food Safety, Health and Wellness, Legislative Issues

Choosing and using a food thermometer

May 28, 2015

Food thermometers can play an important safety role when you’re grilling summer meals.

Food and Drink, Food Safety

Farm Bureau still supportive of FDA authority for GMO labeling

April 2, 2015

Citing a need for consistent and credible messaging, the American Farm Bureau Federation again voiced its support for legislation that would give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority on the use and labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients.

Food and Drink, Food Safety, Legislative Issues

Many Americans respect science but are leery of GMOs

March 5, 2015

Recently released study findings indicate Americans recognize and respect the achievements of science but take issue with scientific findings related to specific topics.

Food Safety

Safe cookouts are the best cookouts

May 9, 2013

While grilling food can be a fun, healthy way to cook, it requires a measure of caution.

Food and Drink, Food Safety, Home Safety

CDC: U.S. foodborne illness outbreaks on the decline

April 18, 2013

The safety of America’s food supply keeps getting better.

Food Safety

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