Food Chemical News is reporting that documents released on regulations.gov on Feb. 28 reveal cuts made by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to the implementing regulatory package for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Those apparent cuts include striking out requirements for food companies to test for microbial contamination of environments and finished food products, as well as rules for companies to maintain supplier verification programs and track consumer complaints. Congress passed the FSMA in 2010 and it was signed into law by President Obama during the first week of 2011. Implementing regulations drafted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) went through an unusually lengthy review by OMB that consumed all of 2012. Food Safety News has put out a number of requests for more comments from the FDA and various consumer groups and industry stakeholders. Expect more detailed coverage of the release in the coming week. We encourage readers to review the documents here and comment on anything of interest in our comment section.
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A New Jersey cheese manufacturer today admitted to introducing adulterated queso fresco into interstate commerce, according to U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer.
Abuelito Cheese Inc. a/k/a “El Abuelito
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has produced a guide to support the analysis of four aspects of national food systems, including food safety.
The Scan Guide covers food safety, food
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has suspended the license of a Quebec frozen dessert company because of violations of food safety laws.
The agency’s move against Abe’s Frozen
A New Jersey cheese manufacturer today admitted to introducing adulterated queso fresco into interstate commerce, according to U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer.
Abuelito Cheese Inc. a/k/a “El Abuelito
Les Fermes Lufa brand broccoli microgreens are being recalled in Canada because of pathogenic E. Coli.
The implicated product was distributed online and in Ontario and Quebec, according to the
Hometown Food Company, in cooperation with Element Food Solutions, is recalling recall of a single lot code of its Birch Benders 12-ounce Sweet Potato Pancake Mix because it may contain
Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, MA, is recalling 24-ounce cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup which may contain undeclared shrimp.
People who have allergies to crustacean shellfish, including shrimp,
