Wednesday - September 23, 2026

News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors

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AFRC Expands Chaplain Availability to Support Reintegration
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * AFRC Expands Chaplain Availability to Support Reintegration * ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - The Air Force Reserve Command recently expanded chaplain resources to help Airmen with reintegration following deployments. The AFRC Chaplain office set up a temporary Active Guard Reserve program to put chaplains on extended orders and make sure Airmen reintegrating after deployment have resources avail  more
Anderson Cooper Reports in "Nepal's Deadly Floods," for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Anderson Cooper Reports in "Nepal's Deadly Floods," for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper * NEW EPISODE PREMIERES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AT 9PM ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - (September 4, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with on-the-ground reporting from Nepal on the devastating floods that struck with almost no warning. "Nepal's Deadly Floods"   more
APA names Muriel Clauson Closs executive director of new Center for Behavioral Science and AI
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychological Association posted the following news release: * * * APA names Muriel Clauson Closs executive director of new Center for Behavioral Science and AI * Washington -Muriel Clauson Closs, PhD, has been named the inaugural executive director of the American Psychological Association's Center for Behavioral Science and AI. The center will put behavioral science to work both to inform how artificial intelligence (AI)  more
Arizona State University a Partner in New National Foundry School Announced by White House
TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 5 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU a partner in new national Foundry School announced by White House Department of State initiative, in partnership with Department of Labor, aims to develop the workforce needed for next generation of American manufacturing leaders - Arizona State University is among eight universities selected to lead a national initiative focused on preparing the next generation of workers to advance American manufactur  more
Barr Hosts CMS Administrator Oz in Lexington, Oz Confirms Rural Hospitals are Eligible for RHTP funds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Hosts CMS Administrator Oz in Lexington, Oz Confirms Rural Hospitals are Eligible for RHTP funds * Lexington, KY -Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr welcomed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz to Kentucky to meet with doctors and medical providers in Lexington. Prior to the meeting with physicians, Administrator Oz confirmed that Kentucky rural hospitals a  more
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Access to Child Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Access to Child Care Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) reintroduced the Care is an Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Act. This legislation would require Economic Development Districts to show in their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies how they will increase access to care-based services, includin  more
Converse Mourns the Loss of Former Board of Trustees Member Bee Smith Maybank '66
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Converse Mourns the Loss of Former Board of Trustees Member Bee Smith Maybank '66 * Written by Amanda Mathis Beatrice "Bee" Smith Maybank '66 served with grace throughout her life. The Converse alumna and past Board of Trustees member passed away in Dalton, GA, on September 1, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born on June 1, 1944, in Asheville, NC, Bee arrived on the Converse campus and was a  more
Dalton State College Welcomes 20 New Faculty to Serve Growing Enrollment
DALTON, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- Dalton State College issued the following news: * * * Dalton State welcomes 20 new faculty to serve growing enrollment Dalton State College has welcomed 20 new full-time faculty members for the fall semester, expanding instructional capacity across all four academic schools as the college prepares to serve its largest student body since transitioning away from its technical mission in 2012. Classes began Aug. 11, and preliminary enrollment figures indicate Dalton   more
DNC: In the States - Under Trump's Failing Economy, Americans Enter Another Holiday Weekend They Can't Afford
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Under Trump's Failing Economy, Americans Enter Another Holiday Weekend They Can't Afford As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day weekend by hitting the roads or hosting a backyard cookout, they will be spending even more on their holiday plans. Under Trump's failing economy, this year's Labor Day is shaping up to be one of the most expensive ever with gas, cook  more
Duke University to Lead $24M Army Research Center to Detect, Thwart and Control Enemy Drones
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke to Lead $24M Army Research Center to Detect, Thwart and Control Enemy Drones The six-year industry-academia-federal project will combine several emerging technologies to develop the tools and playbook needed to master the next evolution of electronic warfare. By Ken Kingery Duke University has received a $24 million award from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Com  more
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health: AI Engineered Viruses and Bioterrorism Threat Highlighted in New "Health Wanted" Episode
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Bioterrorism * #The Episode Scientists recently used AI to design entirely new working viruses from scratch. While these bacteriophages were created to target E. coli, could unregulated AI models lower the barrier to entry for biological weapons? In this episode of Health Wanted, we're breaking down the science of generative virus design, the historical real  more
Federal Register: CDC Issues Information Collection Notice on Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following information collection: * * * The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction  more
Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] (TNSbrep) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis * Rockville, MD: The percentage of people admitted to substance abuse programs for their use of cannabis has declined steadily in recent years, according to data provided by the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. According t  more
Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: Brantley County Board of Education
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Brantley County Board of Education." Here are excerpts: * * * Independent Auditor's Report The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education and Dr. Walker Todd, Superintendent and Members of the Brantley County Board of Education Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Op  more
Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: Central Savannah River Area Regional Educational Service Agency
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Central Savannah River Area Regional Educational Service Agency." Here are excerpts: * * * Independent Auditor's Report The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education and Dr. Debbie Alexander, Executive Director and Members of the Central Savannah River Area Regional Educational   more
Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: Glascock County Board of Education
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Glascock County Board of Education." Here are excerpts: * * * Independent Auditor's Report The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education and Mrs. Jessica Miller, Superintendent and Members of the Glascock County Board of Education Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements  more
Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: Okefenokee Regional Educational Service Agency
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Okefenokee Regional Educational Service Agency." Here are excerpts: * * * Independent Auditor's Report The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education and Dr. Brent Tilley, Executive Director and Members of the Okefenokee Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Control Opini  more
Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: Pickens County Board of Education
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Pickens County Board of Education." Here are excerpts: * * * Independent Auditor's Report The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education and Dr. Travis Thomas, Superintendent and Members of the Pickens County Board of Education Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Op  more
Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: Southwest Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Southwest Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency." Here are excerpts: * * * Independent Auditor's Report The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education and Dr. Jason Miller, Executive Director and Members of the Southwest Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency Board of   more
Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: Warren County Board of Education
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Warren County Board of Education." Here are excerpts: * * * Independent Auditor's Report The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education and Dr. Christopher D. Harris, Sr., Superintendent and Members of the Warren County Board of Education Report on the Audit of the Financial Sta  more
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * September 3, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Michigan Arts and Culture Council; Michigan Developmental Disability Council; State of Michigan Retirement Board; Early Childhood Investment Corporation Executive C  more
Greenberg Traurig's Allison Ng Named NAPABA 'Best Under 40'
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Allison Ng Named NAPABA 'Best Under 40' * ATLANTA - Sept. 3, 2026 - Allison Ng, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Atlanta office, was selected for a "Best Under 40 Award" by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA). The award is given to lawyers who have achieved prominence and distinction in their fields   more
Krishnamoorthi Continues National Push to Combat Rising Hate Against South Asian Americans at Georgia Event
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Continues National Push to Combat Rising Hate Against South Asian Americans at Georgia Event * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) participated Thursday in the first stop of Indian American Impact's national listening tour in Norcross, Georgia, where South Asian elected officials, community leaders, and residents gathered to address the rise in hate, harassment,  more
Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm as Trump Administration Continues to Threaten to Deploy Armed Federal Agents to Polling Places
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm as Trump Administration Continues to Threaten to Deploy Armed Federal Agents to Polling Places * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today sounded the alarm as the Trump Administration continues to threaten the deployment of ICE, CBP, or other armed federal agents at or near  more
Mercer alumna creates home services directory for women
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer alumna creates home services directory for women * Mercer University alumna Alicia Hernandez is looking to connect women homeowners with women-owned home service providers. The idea for her forthcoming directory, called TrustHer Home, stemmed from experiences she and her sisters had with various home service providers. "One thing I always struggled with was just feeling a little bit uncomfortable being a   more
Ohio State helps launch Foundry School to support manufacturing workforce
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State helps launch Foundry School to support manufacturing workforce * The Ohio State University is a leading partner in a new, national program to support the growth of advanced manufacturing in the U.S. Ohio State is one of seven universities partnering with Stanford University for a first-of-its-kind advanced manufacturing training program known as Foundry School. Foundry School is a national program t  more
Reinhardt University Appoints Wheeler as VP for Academic Affairs
WALESKA, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- Reinhardt University issued the following news: * * * Esteemed Professor Elevated Reinhardt announced the appointment of Kenneth H. Wheeler, Ph.D., as the University's Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA). Since 1999, the Reinhardt community has benefited from Dr. Wheeler's service as a professor, mentor, and academic leader. For the past year, Dr. Wheeler served as interim VPAA, and previously as the dean of the College of Humanities, Sciences, and Technol  more
Rep. Crockett Issues Letter to Justice Dept. A.G. Blanche, Civil Rights Asst. A.G. Dhillon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following letter to U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General Blanche and Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general of the civil rights division: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 02, 2026 Mr. Todd W. Blanche Attorney General of the United States United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of Georgia Candidates in Key Races
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of Georgia Candidates in Key Races * Washington, DC -Today, Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed a slate of candidates for the U.S. House and state legislature in Georgia. Electing these champions will ensure Georgians have leaders in office who will fight back against the state's extreme aborti  more
Reps. Jordan, Fuller, Issa Issue Letter to Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council Chair Pryor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with Reps. Clay Fuller, R-Georgia, and Darrell E. Issa, R-California, chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet, to Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council Chair William H. Pryor Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 1, 2026 The Honorable William H. Pryor, Jr. Chair Judicial Council of the E  more
Research into muscular degeneration wins top prize at Birla Carbon Symposium
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Research into muscular degeneration wins top prize at Birla Carbon Symposium * KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 4, 2026 Kennesaw State University biology student Pedro Santos' research project on muscular degeneration in fruit flies won the top prize at the 2026 Birla Carbon Scholars Symposium. Now in its 13th year, the symposium marks the completion of an intensive summer research program that allows stude  more
SC State's Marching 101 builds on tradition with bigger band, bigger opportunities
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 4 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State's Marching 101 builds on tradition with bigger band, bigger opportunities * Marching 101 set to perform Sept. 13 at HBCU Battle of the Bands in Savannah ORANGEBURG, S.C. -South Carolina State University's renowned Marching 101 Band is entering the 2026 season with a larger roster, new international members, and opportunities for larger performances, while continuing its traditio  more
Sen. Slotkin Issues Letter to A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 1, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche U.S. Attorney General 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Attorney General Blanche, As we approach the November 2026 elections, I'd ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Justice will not send armed federal agents to the polls or to unlawfully   more
Sen. Slotkin Issues Letter to FBI Director Patel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following letter to FBI Director Kash Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 1, 2026 The Honorable Kash Patel Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20535 Dear Director Patel, As we approach the November 2026 elections, I'd ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Federal Bureau of Investigation will not send armed federal agents to the polls or to  more
Sen. Slotkin Issues Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 1, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin: As we approach the November 2026 elections, I'd ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Homeland Security will not send armed fede  more
Sen. Slotkin Issues Letter to National Guard Bureau Chief Nordhaus
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following letter to Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 1, 2026 General Steven Nordhaus Chief of the National Guard Bureau 111 S. George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22204 Dear General Nordhaus, As we approach the November 2026 elections, I'd ask you to confirm a simple statement: the National Guard will not send federalized troops to the poll  more
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/28/2026-9/4/2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/28/2026-9/4/2026 * Condemning ICE's Abuse of Power & Harmful Tactics in Connecticut [Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a public forum to receive testimony from the Danbury community about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)'s destructive and indiscri  more
Sens. Wyden, Warnock Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent, IRS CEO Bisignano
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter with Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank J. Bisignano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 2, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20220 - Mr. Frank J. Bisignano Chief Executive O  more
They Saved Strangers From the Water. Now These EMPD2 Students Are Learning to Save Lives in a Different Way.
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * They Saved Strangers From the Water. Now These EMPD2 Students Are Learning to Save Lives in a Different Way. * In This Article * Sweeping the Cold and Murky Water: Travis Jones * Navigating the Graveyard of the Atlantic: Kyle Trotta * From Operational Readiness to the Classroom Navy Diver 1st Class Travis Jones and Coast Guard Avionics Electrical Technician 2nd Class Kyle Trotta each sav  more
University of Georgia: Assistant Professor Studies How Currents Affect the Climate
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 5 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Assistant professor studies how currents affect the climate Nick Foukal educates the next generation of oceanographers By Jackson Schroeder Nick Foukal's fascination with the ocean began decades ago, on the waters off the coast of Nahant, Massachusetts, a 3,000-resident beach town 13 miles north of Boston. He remembers spending summers taking the family's rowboat out with his brother, fishing and setting   more
USAFE-AFAFRICA concludes Exercise Northern Viking 26, strengthening Arctic readiness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * USAFE-AFAFRICA concludes Exercise Northern Viking 26, strengthening Arctic readiness * KEFLAVIK AIR BASE, Iceland (AFNS) -U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa personnel and other NATO allied forces concluded Exercise Northern Viking 26, Sept. 3, capping nine days of multidomain operations designed to safeguard security in the High North. Hosted by Iceland and led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe - Africa, the exe  more
Verisk Analytics: U.S. P&C Insurers Post Strong Underwriting Gains Through First Half of 2026
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 3 (TNSrep) -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * U.S. P&C Insurers Post Strong Underwriting Gains Through First Half of 2026; Line-Specific and Geographic Challenges Persist Limited catastrophe losses and higher investment income supported continued profitability, though exposure and market pressures remain - Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the   more
Warnock Meets with Gullah Geechee Community Members, Visits Historic Harrington School
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Meets with Gullah Geechee Community Members, Visits Historic Harrington School * Last week, Senator Reverend Warnock met with Gullah Geechee community members at the historic Harrington School in St. Simons Island to discuss environmental health concerns, land ownership, and cultural preservation Community members discussed high levels of toxic chemicals found in the blood of Glynn Co  more
Warnock, Wyden Open Inquiry into Trump Administration's Political Targeting of Non-Profits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Wyden Open Inquiry into Trump Administration's Political Targeting of Non-Profits * The senators' probe follows reports that the Trump administration is politically targeting non-profit, non-partisan organizations Senators Reverend Warnock, Wyden: "Americans of every political persuasion must be able to trust that the IRS applies the tax code objectively under one set of rules" Wash  more
White House Fact Sheet: Advancing Competition and Accountability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * President Donald J. Trump Promotes Fair Competition in Livestock Markets and Expands Market Access for American Meat Producers ADVANCING COMPETITION AND ACCOUNTABILITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to support American producers' ability to butcher, process, package, and sell their meat to consumers across state lines while maintaining the highest standards of food safet  more