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Trump Administration Plans New Federal Food Safety Agency

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump unveiled his administration’s plans to reorganize the federal government, including the creation of a new Federal Food Safety Agency.

FDA Releases New FSMA Draft Guidance on Food Defense and Adulteration

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) added to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) several new sections that reference intentional adulteration.

CDC Advisory: Do Not Consume Any Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT

On June 14th, an initial recall notice was issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning consumers that Kellogg Company was voluntarily recalling some boxes of the brand’s popular Honey Smacks cereal. Some of the cereal packages are believed to have been contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, ultimately causing a multistate outbreak.

Q&A on Regional Pest Suppression Associated with Widespread Bt Maize Adoption

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:00:00 GMT

The potential applications of this work with Bt maize are discussed with regard to reductions in pesticide use and resistance, as well as benefits to crop safety.

Proposition 65: Effects on Coffee Producers

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Coffee producers were alarmed by a court decision requiring a cancer warning in California; will your product be next?

Feedback Wanted: FDA to Seek Comments on Cell Culture Technology Use in Food Sector

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that a public meeting will take place to discuss foods produced using animal cell culture technology.

Safe Food for Canadians Regulations Announced for 2019

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Today, in a live YouTube video stream, Canadian health officials announced that final Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (also referred to as Safe Food Can) have been published.

11th Circuit Won't Hear or Rehear Anymore Parnell Appeals

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT

Petitions from the Parnell brothers for an appellate rehearing of their criminal convictions and sentences were denied by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Atlanta on June 11. Further, their petitions for Rehearing En Banc were also rejected as no active judge asked to poll the Court.

Food Safety Matters Podcast Interviews Cargill's Mike Robach About GFSI

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT

This week, Food Safety Matters shares a conversation with Cargill's Mike Robach. Mike discussion is centered around his involvement with GFSI and the organization's endeavors--past, present, and future.

Pre-Cut Fruit Causes Multistate Salmonella Outbreak

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT

A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to cut melons is currently being investigated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and various state and local health officials.

FDA and USDA Team Up on Produce Safety Requirements

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT

As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) ongoing effort to make the oversight of food safety stronger and more efficient, the FDA and the USDA yesterday announced the alignment of the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Audit Program (USDA H-GAP) with the requirements of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA’s) Produce Safety Rule.

Latest Research Findings Hit On Produce Safety Priorities

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 08:00:00 GMT

The Center for Produce Safety answers crucial produce-specific food safety questions, providing science-proven results that are ready to use in the real world. It has successfully fostered a truly unique partnership, bringing together leaders from industry, government, and academia.

Many Future Food Defense Problems Will Begin with Cyber

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Cybersecurity is one of the elements that can make or break your business. How can a food corporation prevent system compromise? Read more to find out.

Five Deaths in Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT

On June 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced via a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) update that a total of five deaths have been attributed to the multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from the Yuma, AZ, growing region.

FDA Shares Traceback Details for Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak as Investigation Continues

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Voice blog published an update regarding the romaine lettuce E. coli O157:H7 outbreak.

Detwiler to Receive Food Safety Magazine Distinguished Service Award

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Food Safety Magazine has recently announced that Darin Detwiler, Ph.D., will receive the magazine’s Distinguished Service Award at the 2018 annual meeting of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), July 8–11, 2018, in Salt Lake City, UT.

FDA Should Make Leafy Greens Safety a Priority, Say Consumer and Food Safety Advocacy Groups

Wed, 30 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT

A number of consumer and food safety groups penned a 6-page letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking that the agency do more to help industry keep leafy greens safe.

Leafy Greens Industry Forms Task Force in Light of Romaine Lettuce Outbreak

Wed, 30 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT

Stakeholders within the produce industry have announced the formation of the Leafy Greens Food Safety Task Force.

Worldwide Industrial Microbiology Testing Market to Grow to More than 3 Billion Tests by 2023

Tue, 29 May 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Strategic Consulting, Inc. (SCI) has announced that the 5th Edition of their industry-standard Industrial Microbiology Market Report will be published and released in June 2018.

New Guide Helps Small Food Facilities Register with FDA

Fri, 25 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) to help food facilities meet their registration requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).