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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FDA Releases New FSMA Draft Guidance on Food Defense and Adulteration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.

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.

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.