Members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees released their consolidated appropriations bill for FY 2014 on Monday night. The $1.1-trillion omnibus bill provides $1.01 billion for the Food Safety and Inspection Service and allows for another $1 million to come from laboratory accreditation fees. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will receive $2.55 billion in discretionary funding in the bill, with an additional $1.79 billion to come from user fees. The bill allocates $900 million for the Center for Food Safety and Nutrition (CFSAN), $173 million to the Center for Veterinary Medicine and $275 million to several offices, including the Office of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, the Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine, and the Office of the Chief Scientist.
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Plans to create Scottish-specific pathogen thresholds have been dropped, according to an update on foodborne illness in the country.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) said it would follow the approach
Microbiological risks and mycotoxin levels in plant-based dairy alternatives are generally low but consumer storage practices and product ingredients can significantly impact safety, according to research in Finland.
Findings
A food testing program in Scotland has revealed a high level of compliance but also showed examples of microbial contamination and meat substitution.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) funds an annual
The Food and Drug Administration has released a 54-page report on the Occurrence of Foodborne Illness Risk Factors in Retail Food Store Delis.
The report includes findings from data
G. L. Mezzetta Inc. is recalling Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat, 32-ounce because of a consumer complaint about a dead mouse in a jar.
The company has contacted
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or
Deano’s Pasta of Somerville, MA, is recalling 20 pounds of Pear and Pecorino Triangoli Ravioli, because it may contain undeclared Lobster.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity
Galil Importing Corp. of Hauppauge, NY, is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.
Short term exposures to very
