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 serves as Senior Editor and covers foodborne illness policy.

The historic water quality case is a win for OK, but the governor also wants it settled

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to “expedite discussions and break the current impasse” to settle the “Busload of Lawyers” case brought by his state 20 years ago. Stitt has filed

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Oct 2025

The historic water quality case is a win for OK, but the governor also wants it settled

States begin warning SNAP beneficiaries that their money to feed their families is being cut off

As November approaches, with the federal government shutdown now in its third week, suspension of food stamps for the hungry is becoming increasingly likely. There was sufficient federal funding in

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Oct 2025

States begin warning SNAP beneficiaries that their money to feed their families is being cut off

EPA’s aborted water quality standards for meat, poultry now in appellate court

Meat and poultry processing facilities received a reprieve when EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin signed a final action on Aug. 28 to withdraw a 2024 proposed rule that would have revised

By Dan Flynn

/ 21 Oct 2025

EPA’s aborted water quality standards for meat, poultry now in appellate court

Roof rats are leading increases in rodent infestations – and there is no end in sight

Rentokil is the world’s largest pest control company, operating in 90 countries worldwide. Its 2024 State of the Rodent Report is out. If you don’t like rats, this

By Dan Flynn

/ 17 Oct 2025

Roof rats are leading increases in rodent infestations – and there is no end in sight

End may be near for challenge to Montana’s ‘Food Freedom’ law

The First Judicial District Court in Montana is the venue for the ongoing dispute that pits a former state commercial food safety officer against several assistant attorney generals. It may

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 Oct 2025

End may be near for challenge to Montana’s ‘Food Freedom’ law

Industry group asks federal court to stop West Virginia ban on food colors

As it becomes more common for states also to restrict various food additives, it is not surprising that one has gotten itself sued. The International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM)

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Oct 2025

Industry group asks federal court to stop West Virginia ban on food colors

California enacts an ultra-processed food law but only for public school meals

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a first-in-the-nation law to legally define ultra-processed foods, or UPF, and phase out the most harmful ones from California public school meals. Assembly Bill 1264,

By Dan Flynn

/ 10 Oct 2025

California enacts an ultra-processed food law but only for public school meals

Massachusetts is taking its victory in Triumph Foods v. Campbell to Washington D.C.

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit published a lengthy opinion on Oct. 3 that upholds Massachusetts farm animal protection law, commonly known as Question 3. And

By Dan Flynn

/ 8 Oct 2025

Massachusetts is taking its victory in Triumph Foods v. Campbell to Washington D.C.

Walmart is removing synthetic dyes, 30 other ingredients from its private label brands

Walmart is joining “The Great Reformulation.” The Bentonville, AR-based retail behemoth is voluntarily removing synthetic dyes and the use of an additional 30 ingredients, including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and

By Dan Flynn

/ 7 Oct 2025

Walmart is removing synthetic dyes, 30 other ingredients from its private label brands

Cattle producers challenge mandate for electronic eartags to trace diseased animals

A year-old case of R-CALF, et al. v. USDA, to stop the use of a tool intended to help control diseased animals, will proceed under a ruling by the U.

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Oct 2025

Cattle producers challenge mandate for electronic eartags to trace diseased animals

New DOJ unit will prosecute food safety scofflaws

Food safety scofflaws are now going to fall under the jurisdiction of the Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch of the U.S. Department of Justice. The new unit is housed

By Dan Flynn

/ 2 Oct 2025

New DOJ unit will prosecute food safety scofflaws

Animal activist offers the rest of the story on challenges to Question 3 and Prop 12

As the CEO of Animal Wellness Action (AWA) and the Center for a Humane Economy (CHE) Wayne Pacelle frequently gains intervenor status in federal court cases, such as those involving

By Dan Flynn

/ 1 Oct 2025

Animal activist offers the rest of the story on challenges to Question 3 and Prop 12

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Dan Flynn

The historic water quality case is a win for OK, but the governor also wants it settled

States begin warning SNAP beneficiaries that their money to feed their families is being cut off

EPA’s aborted water quality standards for meat, poultry now in appellate court

Roof rats are leading increases in rodent infestations – and there is no end in sight

End may be near for challenge to Montana’s ‘Food Freedom’ law

Industry group asks federal court to stop West Virginia ban on food colors

California enacts an ultra-processed food law but only for public school meals

Massachusetts is taking its victory in Triumph Foods v. Campbell to Washington D.C.

Walmart is removing synthetic dyes, 30 other ingredients from its private label brands

Cattle producers challenge mandate for electronic eartags to trace diseased animals

New DOJ unit will prosecute food safety scofflaws

Animal activist offers the rest of the story on challenges to Question 3 and Prop 12