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FDA’s”New Era of Smarter Food Safety” Rolls Out New Rule to Improve Traceability of Contaminated Foods

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Tuesday announced changes in foodborne illness prevention through the finalization of a rule to better trace contaminated food through the food supply,

By News Desk

/ 16 Nov 2022

FDA’s”New Era of Smarter Food Safety” Rolls Out New Rule to Improve Traceability of Contaminated Foods

IAFP offers a chance for students to attend the EU symposium

Students can now apply for a travel scholarship to attend IAFP’s European event on food safety. The International Association for Food Protection’s (IAFP) European Symposium is in Aberdeen,

By News Desk

/ 16 Nov 2022

IAFP offers a chance for students to attend the EU symposium

Cronobacter prompts infant formula recall in Slovakia

A brand of infant formula has been recalled in Slovakia because of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. The Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic (UVZSR) said the issue was detected as

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2022

Cronobacter prompts infant formula recall in Slovakia

FDA finds pesticides, undeclared colors, and heavy metals in imported foods

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the

By News Desk

/ 15 Nov 2022

FDA finds pesticides, undeclared colors, and heavy metals in imported foods

Australia focuses on raw and risky food for food safety week; meat front and center

Australian food safety week is highlighting raw and risky food with a call to buy and use a meat thermometer. The focus from Nov. 12 to 19 is on the

By News Desk

/ 14 Nov 2022

Australia focuses on raw and risky food for food safety week; meat front and center

FDA sends warning letters to food firms over seafood violations and Listeria in ready-to-eat facility

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

/ 14 Nov 2022

FDA sends warning letters to food firms over seafood violations and Listeria in ready-to-eat facility

Sanitizing in new food processing facilities

With applications across the food processing industry, the use of chlorine dioxide gas is relatively new. But, says Nathan Mirdamadi, a food safety consultant with Commercial Food Sanitation. “I wish

By News Desk

/ 14 Nov 2022

Sanitizing in new food processing facilities

UK food microbiology lab notes less contact with the EU

The United Kingdom leaving the European Union has resulted in reduced communication between UK and EU food networks, according to a new report. The annual report covers work of the

By News Desk

/ 13 Nov 2022

UK food microbiology lab notes less contact with the EU

Trade groups warn of energy cost impact on food safety

Food safety could suffer as part of the problems caused by rising energy prices, according to several European and British industry groups. Freshfel, the European Fresh Produce Association, warned that

By News Desk

/ 12 Nov 2022

Trade groups warn of energy cost impact on food safety

Tim Hortons chicken noodle soup recalled over insects in product

La Cie McCormick Canada is recalling Tim Hortons Soup Base Chicken Noodle because of the presence of insects. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s recall alert, the recalled

By News Desk

/ 11 Nov 2022

Tim Hortons chicken noodle soup recalled over insects in product

EU report warns of climate impact on foodborne diseases

Climate impacts on diseases including foodborne infections pose a growing threat, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The agency said there is a need to move from planning to

By News Desk

/ 11 Nov 2022

EU report warns of climate impact on foodborne diseases

WSDA launches an online tool for farmers and asks for feedback on produce safety education

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), along with the University of Georgia and New Mexico State University, has developed an online-animated tool with three learning modules to help educators

By News Desk

/ 11 Nov 2022

WSDA launches an online tool for farmers and asks for feedback on produce safety education

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FDA’s”New Era of Smarter Food Safety” Rolls Out New Rule to Improve Traceability of Contaminated Foods

IAFP offers a chance for students to attend the EU symposium

Cronobacter prompts infant formula recall in Slovakia

FDA finds pesticides, undeclared colors, and heavy metals in imported foods

Australia focuses on raw and risky food for food safety week; meat front and center

FDA sends warning letters to food firms over seafood violations and Listeria in ready-to-eat facility

Sanitizing in new food processing facilities

UK food microbiology lab notes less contact with the EU

Trade groups warn of energy cost impact on food safety

Tim Hortons chicken noodle soup recalled over insects in product

EU report warns of climate impact on foodborne diseases

WSDA launches an online tool for farmers and asks for feedback on produce safety education