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Consumer Reports taps former USDA food safety official to direct food policy

Consumer Reports Monday announced the appointment of former USDA deputy undersecretary Brian Ronholm as director of food policy for the 80-year old non-profit organization. “Mr. Ronholm will lead Consumer Reports’

By News Desk

/ 7 Jan 2020

Consumer Reports taps former USDA food safety official to direct food policy

Warning letters sent to Chinese acidified food facility and Georgia bakery supplier

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

/ 6 Jan 2020

Warning letters sent to Chinese acidified food facility and Georgia bakery supplier

Ducktrap River of Maine recalls herring with cream sauce that is labelled as wine sauce

Ducktrap River of Maine says its goal is to “wow” each customer, but a Saturday recall of Herring Center Cuts is more likely just confusing. Located in Belfast, ME, Ducktrap

By News Desk

/ 5 Jan 2020

Ducktrap River of Maine recalls herring with cream sauce that is labelled as wine sauce

Cargill recalls mislabeled dark chocolate malted balls sold in Pennsylvania

Cargill has recalled 39 one-pound bags of packaged Wilbur Dark Chocolate-covered Cashews over an undeclared wheat allergen. The recall was posted Friday on the Food and Drug Administration website as

By News Desk

/ 3 Jan 2020

Cargill recalls mislabeled dark chocolate malted balls sold in Pennsylvania

Consumer finds noodles in lentil soup; company initiates recall because of allergens

Following a consumer complaint, Lynn, MA-based Kettle Cuisine Midco LLC has recalled about 200 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) lentil and beef soup because of misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to

By News Desk

/ 3 Jan 2020

Consumer finds noodles in lentil soup; company initiates recall because of allergens

IAFP deadline for student travel scholarship applications closes soon; abstract deadline this month also

The deadline for applications to the 2020 IAFP European Symposium Student Travel Scholarship is coming up next week. IAFP is offering the scholarship to support the travel of two students

By News Desk

/ 3 Jan 2020

IAFP deadline for student travel scholarship applications closes soon; abstract deadline this month also

Raw milk risks, Salmonella and Listeria discussed in EU; high contamination levels revealed

Pathogens in raw milk, Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes were discussed at the annual meeting of a European microbial risk assessment network. A total of 25 European Union countries as well

By News Desk

/ 3 Jan 2020

Raw milk risks, Salmonella and Listeria discussed in EU; high contamination levels revealed

FiveStar Gourmet Foods recalls MiniMeal2Go-ProteinPack and MiniMeal2Go- AvocadoToast

FiveStar Gourmet Foods is recalling two fresh produce snack products, MiniMeal2Go-ProteinPack and MiniMeal2Go- AvocadoToast due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed Meijer supermarkets in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky,

By News Desk

/ 2 Jan 2020

FiveStar Gourmet Foods recalls MiniMeal2Go-ProteinPack and MiniMeal2Go- AvocadoToast

State test results prompt company to recall string cheese for Listeria risk

A Florida company is recalling string cheese after state officials reported positive test results for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Limena LLC of Palm Springs, FL, reported shipping the implicated cheese

By News Desk

/ 2 Jan 2020

State test results prompt company to recall string cheese for Listeria risk

Meijer recalls diced eggs used in salad bars

Meijer is recalling frozen hard boiled egg products used on salad bars at two stores because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The stores with the salad bars are located in

By News Desk

/ 2 Jan 2020

Meijer recalls diced eggs used in salad bars

FDA warnings involve raw pet food facility and seafood processing 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

/ 2 Jan 2020

FDA warnings involve raw pet food facility and seafood processing facility

USDA inspection team returning to Brazil to check on promised corrections

Brazil is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on corrective actions the South American country must take to keep its food

By News Desk

/ 31 Dec 2019

USDA inspection team returning to Brazil to check on promised corrections

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Consumer Reports taps former USDA food safety official to direct food policy

Warning letters sent to Chinese acidified food facility and Georgia bakery supplier

Ducktrap River of Maine recalls herring with cream sauce that is labelled as wine sauce

Cargill recalls mislabeled dark chocolate malted balls sold in Pennsylvania

Consumer finds noodles in lentil soup; company initiates recall because of allergens

IAFP deadline for student travel scholarship applications closes soon; abstract deadline this month also

Raw milk risks, Salmonella and Listeria discussed in EU; high contamination levels revealed

FiveStar Gourmet Foods recalls MiniMeal2Go-ProteinPack and MiniMeal2Go- AvocadoToast

State test results prompt company to recall string cheese for Listeria risk

Meijer recalls diced eggs used in salad bars

FDA warnings involve raw pet food facility and seafood processing facility

USDA inspection team returning to Brazil to check on promised corrections