The 35th Annual National Food Policy Conference, organized by Consumer Federation of America, will take place May 17-18 in Washington, DC. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Foods Mike Taylor will provide an update on the Food Safety Modernization Act; USDA Under Secretary for Food and Nutrition Services Kevin Concannon and Director of the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity at the CDC William Dietz will provide updates on nutrition initiatives and priorities; and USDA Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics Catherine Woteki will discuss research priorities for food safety, nutrition and agriculture.
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Tributes have been paid to the head of the National Food Agency of Georgia, who has died. Zurab Chekurashvili had been in the role for more than a decade.
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The recalled products are: Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate Sachet,
Schreiber Foods Inc. of Green Bay, WI, is recalling 144 Cases of Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread, because it may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or severe
Falcon Trading Company Inc. is recalling organic black bean products because they contain pesticide residue.
The Royal Oaks, CA, company is recalling the three items listed below. Because these items
