Welcome to the National Food Safety & Toxicology Center (NFSTC) at Michigan State University. As a research facility within a pioneer land-grant institution, the NFSTC takes great pride in the diversity and quality of research conducted by our faculty and students in the areas of food safety and toxicology.
The NFSTC is comprised of faculty from 19 departments across Michigan State University from the:
Our team includes toxicologists, microbiologists, epidemiologists, and social scientists working on basic and applied dimensions of food safety and toxicology, sharing their knowledge in collaborations across a full spectrum of disciplines within and beyond the university environment, including partnerships with government, industry, consumer representatives, and other key stakeholders working to increase the understanding of chemical and microbial hazards in foods.
From the Centers for Disease Contol & Prevention:
From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
Recall of Peanut-Containing Products: Salmonella Typhimurium and
Recall of Pistachio-Containing Products: Salmonella
Browse the lists below of Peanut-Containing Recall Products and the Pistachio-Containing Products as updated by the FDA:
NFSTC News
FARM LANE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Accessing the National Food Safety & Toxicology Building during the Farm Lane Construction Project -
For employees and visitors wishing to access the Plant Science Greenhouses (Lot 47) and the Food Toxicology Building (Lot 53), access will be provided through a temporary driveway off Farm Lane, just south of the Wilson Road intersection(more)
Robert Leader Endowed Lecture
Frank Yiannas, Vice President of Food Safety with Wal-mart will be our guest lecturer at the June 18, 2009 event (more)
Packaging for Food and Product Protection Initiative (P-FAPP)
The Packaging for Food and Product Protection (P-FAPP) Initiative concept has its roots back in 2003 (more)
Seminar Information
Several seminars are scheduled at the NFSTC building and will resume during Spring Semester 2009. To see a listing of archived seminars or view recordings of seminars, visit our Outreach page.
Consumer Recall Information
Recall updates from the United States Department of Agriculture
Recall updates from the United States Food and Drug Administration