Not so long ago, there was a time when going to grocery stores or restaurants was about the only way you could get food. Oh, big cities offered deliveries of pizza and Chinese food. But
Continue Reading New food delivery models subject of FDA virtual summit scheduled for October
The FDA recently announced it is conducting a year-long testing project on freshcut, also called pre-cut, cantaloupe.
In addition to testing for the foodborne pathogens of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, the sampling “assignment” includes inspections
Continue Reading FDA collecting, testing samples of cantaloupe for Salmonella, Listeria
The United Kingdom has again pushed back border control checks for some food products imported from the European Union.
The UK government cited the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses and supply chains for
Continue Reading UK further delays border control checks on EU food imports
The marijuana-infused foods known as edibles are among the cannabis products possibly containing Delta-8 THC and causing “adverse events.” The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention blasted out an official Health Advisory, joined by
Continue Reading So-called ‘edibles’ might be infused with dangerous delta-8 THC marijuana
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is implementing temporary import conditions for romaine lettuce from the Salinas Valley in California for the 2021 growing season.
The conditions apply to romaine from Santa Cruz, Santa Clara
Continue Reading Canada imposes temporary import regulations for certain California romaine
A survey has reviewed the opinions on food safety for companies in the United States and two other countries to find out how they view Danish standards.
The Food Nation report is based on a
Continue Reading Survey shows how U.S. and others view Danish food safety
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is inviting the public to submit written comments or provide oral comments at its Fall 2021 business meeting.
In the United States, organic agriculture makes up less than 1
Continue Reading National Organic Standards Board asks for public comments on variety of topics
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as
Continue Reading Imported pet treats, seafood and cheese subject to revised enforcement
During this year’s national Food Safety Education Month, STOP Foodborne Illness is asking their constituents and the public at large to increase awareness about foodborne illness and the fact that an
Continue Reading STOP3000: Raising awareness of foodborne illness with every step
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 Food firms in California, Illinois warned about lack of documents for imports
A law not costing the treasury trillions yet delivering something consumers want might be unusual in this day and age, but thats what a bipartisan foursome of U.S. senators have planned.
The four: U.S. Sens.
Continue Reading Bipartisan senators say mandatory beef labeling is what American consumers want
