Dan Flynn

Veteran journalist with 15+ years covering food safety. Dan has reported for newspapers across the West and earned Associated Press recognition for deadline reporting. At FSN, he leads editorial direction and covers foodborne illness policy.

Report takes a deep-dive into the nasty Cyclospora parasite

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), formerly the United Fresh and Produce Marketing Association, has distributed a report on Cyclospora cayetanensis in produce. This report is released and published by

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Nov 2023

Report takes a deep-dive into the nasty Cyclospora parasite

Pork producers ask for partial summary judgment ahead of Boston bench trial

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture Ashley Campbell, the defendants being sued in federal court by Midwest pork producers, have until Nov. 7 to respond

By Dan Flynn

/ 2 Nov 2023

Pork producers ask for partial summary judgment ahead of Boston bench trial

California raw milk dairy is not saying much about its Salmonella-related recalls

Raw Farms LLC, formerly known as Organic Pastures, is recalling all fluid raw milk and raw heavy cream with best buy dates that extend out for another week to Nov.

By Dan Flynn

/ 1 Nov 2023

California raw milk dairy is not saying much about its Salmonella-related recalls

The food industry, especially meat producers, appears to be at the center of stepped-up child labor enforcement

Ever since federal penalties totaling $1.5 million were imposed earlier this year on 13 meat plants contracting in eight states with Packers Sanitation Services Inc. for employing children in

By Dan Flynn

/ 30 Oct 2023

The food industry, especially meat producers, appears to be at the center of stepped-up child labor enforcement

Improving food safety at the FDA is the goal of a new broad-based coalition

The FDA Foods Coalition was announced Thursday in Washington, D.C., promising to put more pressure on the federal government for improved food safety. Since February 2022, when Dr. Robert

By Dan Flynn

/ 27 Oct 2023

Improving food safety at the FDA is the goal of a new broad-based coalition

Chocolate makers say they have heavy metals issue under control

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has responded to the Consumer Reports study published earlier this week on levels of lead and cadmium in chocolate and cocoa. “Chocolate and cocoa are

By Dan Flynn

/ 27 Oct 2023

Chocolate makers say they have heavy metals issue under control

Safer food and fewer health risks were again inviting world travel, but terrorism is back

That Worldwide Caution for American travelers comes just as foodborne illnesses and human health concerns largely faded after the pandemic The U.S. caution against foreign travel was issued after

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Oct 2023

Safer food and fewer health risks were again inviting world travel, but terrorism is back

The petition suggests federal jurisdiction may be casting a shadow over state animal cruelty

Animal activists always seem to have something going on, with no shortage of organizations to carry out their agendas. Last Sept. 2, an incoming petition to USDA’s Food Safety

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Oct 2023

The petition suggests federal jurisdiction may be casting a shadow over state animal cruelty

Labeling petition over ‘free range’ policy is still getting comments after six months

The petition Perdue Farms Inc. filed with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) March 16 is still generating comments. The petition was assigned to the FSIS Office of

By Dan Flynn

/ 19 Oct 2023

Labeling petition over ‘free range’ policy is still getting comments after six months

SCOTUS isn’t interested in taking up Ag-gag

District and appellate courts since 2010 have struck down the many ag-gag laws states have approved to protect animal agriculture. But the United States Supreme Court has not yet reviewed

By Dan Flynn

/ 18 Oct 2023

SCOTUS isn’t interested in taking up Ag-gag

FDA courted by both sides over California’s ingredient ban

When consumer and environmental groups went to California to ban certain ingredients from food, they hoped to get the FDA’s support for national action. But food manufacturers are also

By Dan Flynn

/ 17 Oct 2023

FDA courted by both sides over California’s ingredient ban

Dysfunction in Congress could put federal food safety programs at risk

The federal government machine has only enough quarters to keep food safety functioning for another month. And was it as simple as putting quarters in a machine to keep it

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 Oct 2023

Dysfunction in Congress could put federal food safety programs at risk

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Dan Flynn

Report takes a deep-dive into the nasty Cyclospora parasite

Pork producers ask for partial summary judgment ahead of Boston bench trial

California raw milk dairy is not saying much about its Salmonella-related recalls

The food industry, especially meat producers, appears to be at the center of stepped-up child labor enforcement

Improving food safety at the FDA is the goal of a new broad-based coalition

Chocolate makers say they have heavy metals issue under control

Safer food and fewer health risks were again inviting world travel, but terrorism is back

The petition suggests federal jurisdiction may be casting a shadow over state animal cruelty

Labeling petition over ‘free range’ policy is still getting comments after six months

SCOTUS isn’t interested in taking up Ag-gag

FDA courted by both sides over California’s ingredient ban

Dysfunction in Congress could put federal food safety programs at risk