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California food firm warned over variety of violations including claims made on website

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

By News Desk

/ 8 Apr 2024

California food firm warned over variety of violations including claims made on website

Food Safety experts Frank Yiannas, Bill Marler to headline Michigan State University event

Michigan State University’s Online Master of Science (MS) in Food Safety Program (MSU OFS) is set to host an event June 11-13, 2024, featuring prominent figures in the field—

By News Desk

/ 8 Apr 2024

Food Safety experts Frank Yiannas, Bill Marler to headline Michigan State University event

Turkish study reveals high prevalence of Salmonella in poultry meat

A study in Turkey has found nearly 40 percent of chicken products sampled contained Salmonella. Researchers investigated prevalence, antibiotic resistance, and genomic diversity of Salmonella in raw poultry meat products

By News Desk

/ 7 Apr 2024

Turkish study reveals high prevalence of Salmonella in poultry meat

FDA leader called to testify about food safety before congressional committee

The FDA commissioner is scheduled to testify at a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability next week. Commissioner Robert Califf is the only

By News Desk

/ 6 Apr 2024

FAO and Mars extend food safety partnership

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and food manufacturer Mars have renewed their partnership on food safety. Maximo Torero, FAO’s chief economist, and Dr. Abigail

By News Desk

/ 6 Apr 2024

FAO and Mars extend food safety partnership

FDA answers the chemicals in food question

With states like California, Illinois, and New York questioning the safety of certain food additives and some other chemicals used in food, the public is wondering if a food is

By News Desk

/ 5 Apr 2024

FDA answers the chemicals in food question

Scientists study Listeria survival in food factories

Bacterial populations remain stable despite cleaning efforts in ready-to-eat food facilities, according to researchers. Scientists from the Quadram Institute and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are working on how Listeria

By News Desk

/ 5 Apr 2024

Scientists study Listeria survival in food factories

Officials confirm planned closure of Quaker Oats plant behind recall of dozens of products

The mayor of an Illinois city has confirmed that PepsiCo will close a Quaker Oats plant that was temporarily shuttered during a recall of granola products in December 2023. Mayor

By News Desk

/ 5 Apr 2024

Officials confirm planned closure of Quaker Oats plant behind recall of dozens of products

Hummus recalled in Canada over yeast contamination

Groupe Manufacturier Metro Inc. is recalling Adonis brand Classic Hummus because of microbial contamination, specifically yeast. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the recalled products were distributed in the

By News Desk

/ 4 Apr 2024

Hummus recalled in Canada over yeast contamination

Pepperoni sticks recalled in Canada over metal in product

Freybe Gourmet Foods Limited is recalling Freybe brand Pepperoni Smoked Sausage Sticks Original because of pieces of metal in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the recalled

By News Desk

/ 4 Apr 2024

Pepperoni sticks recalled in Canada over metal in product

Recorded outbreaks jump in Hong Kong in 2023

The number of outbreaks almost doubled in Hong Kong in 2023 compared to the year before. Officials reviewed food poisoning outbreaks related to food premises and businesses reported to the

By News Desk

/ 4 Apr 2024

Recorded outbreaks jump in Hong Kong in 2023

FDA tightens controls on imported frog legs, cilantro and seafood

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By News Desk

/ 3 Apr 2024

FDA tightens controls on imported frog legs, cilantro and seafood

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California food firm warned over variety of violations including claims made on website

Food Safety experts Frank Yiannas, Bill Marler to headline Michigan State University event

Turkish study reveals high prevalence of Salmonella in poultry meat

FDA leader called to testify about food safety before congressional committee

FAO and Mars extend food safety partnership

FDA answers the chemicals in food question

Scientists study Listeria survival in food factories

Officials confirm planned closure of Quaker Oats plant behind recall of dozens of products

Hummus recalled in Canada over yeast contamination

Pepperoni sticks recalled in Canada over metal in product

Recorded outbreaks jump in Hong Kong in 2023

FDA tightens controls on imported frog legs, cilantro and seafood