Miller’s Organic Farm and owner Amos Miller have lodged some objections to an order sanctioning it for being in contempt of court. To no one’s surprise, Miller wants to pay less over a longer-term when
Continue Reading Miller wants to pay smaller fine over a longer period to time
Jury consultant Denise de La Rue’s expert witness report isn’t too popular with government attorneys handling a case related to an outbreak traced to peanut products. They want it tossed from the ongoing Motion 2255
Continue Reading Parnell’s motion to vacate sentence moves to written arguments
Investigators have cracked a network that sent counterfeit rum from Central America to Europe.
Authorities said counterfeiting poses serious risks to health and safety but no-one is believed to have been ill in Europe.
In
Continue Reading EU agency helps dismantle fraudulent rum network
Officials in Hawaii are clamping down on retailers that sell raw goat’s milk, using the threat of seizure and fines up to $10,000 per day.
The state Department of Health has embargoed raw milk products,
Continue Reading Health department warns against drinking raw goat milk; issues cease and desist order for retailers
The European Commission has again extended temporary food safety rules on official controls because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated legislation states the flexibility given to EU countries is needed as problems are likely to continue
Continue Reading EU again extends flexibility for official controls due to COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The sanctions Amos Miller may face for being found in contempt of court are contained in a proposed Order from the Department of Justice. At the time of this posting, the proposed
Continue Reading Letter from the Editor: The real Amos Miller faces some food safety justice
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 months after they are sent.
Continue Reading Three big city companies warned over import violations
The increasing prevalence of a foodborne parasite has spurred the FDA to develop an action plan for dealing with Cyclospora contamination, with a special focus on fresh produce.
The Food and Drug Administration unveiled the
Continue Reading FDA tackles prevalence of Cyclospora infections with new action plan
Health Canada published amendments to nutrition labeling, a list of ingredients, and food color requirements of the “Food and Drug Regulations” in Canada Gazette Part II on Dec. 14, 2016. The key changes, being implemented
Continue Reading Canada’s 5-year implementation plan for nutrition labeling for listing colors and ingredients
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in referee cases but requests have increased in complexity, according to the Government Chemist.
Paul Hancock, referee analyst and head at the Office of the Government Chemist
Continue Reading Government Chemist sees cases reduce because of pandemic
