It seems like edible cannabis is available everywhere these days. Dispensaries are popping up around the country, and people can easily purchase edible marijuana online, including on popular e-retail sites like Etsy and Amazon. It’s available in a variety of forms, including capsules, lollipops, gummy bears, cookies, chocolate bars and brownies. All you have…
Editor’s note: U.S. Rep Rosa DeLauro sent this letter to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on Friday.
Dear Commissioner Gottlieb:
I write out of concern about the current outbreak of cyclosporiasis as well as the transparency and timeliness of your agency’s ongoing investigation.
As of this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
The “sell-by” and “best-by” dates on milk cartons may soon become more meaningful and accurate. Cornell food scientists have created a new predictive model that examines spore-forming bacteria and when they emerge, according to research published Aug. 1 in the Journal of Dairy Science.
“Putting dates on milk cartons is a big issue, because…
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I try to read about food safety threats and notify family and friends every time see one that is pertinent. Each time, it occurs to me that…
Have you asked yourself the following question? How do I, as the person in my organization who is accountable for effective implementation of the company’s “Compliance Plan,” hold my fellow leaders i.e. operational, quality assurance, maintenance, management, procurement as well as the folks working on floor, accountable for reliably executing their part of the Compliance…
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Although the brand was recalled, the Best Buy Date was not part of the recall. My apologies to my friends at Safeway.
On July 23rd Pepperidge Farms recalled Goldfish crackers because they might be tainted with Salmonella – including packages with the UPC number 1410004921.
Guess what was being sold – and purchased – on…
First off, yes, 2018 seems to be – and we are just 1/2 way into it – a very Big, Bad year for foodborne illnesses.
Second, I am not sure why.
It could be better surveillance by state, local and national health authorities utilizing cutting edge tools such as PFGE and WGS. It could be…
The FDA has an opportunity now to update its recall disclosure policy to provide consumers critical information they need and want to protect themselves during an outbreak. The agency can, and should, begin routinely identifying which retailers and individual store locations sold recalled food. This information will motivate consumers who have shopped in these stores…
During last week’s IAFP meetings in Salt Lake City, I had the opportunity to chat with FSIS Administrator Carmen Rottenberg, who is also serving as USDA’s Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety.
I did not record our talk nor did I take copious notes because I just wanted to have a normal conversation with…
