Denmark’s Ministry of Environment and Food has agreed to take corrective actions in two areas identified by a USDA audit of its food safety system for pork products exported to the United States.
During an
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U.S. lacks sufficient aflatoxin checks on peanuts destined for Europe
The United States has limited controls to manage aflatoxin contamination in peanuts for export to Europe, according to findings from an audit carried out because of regular detection of non-compliances.
Officials from DG Sante, the
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EFSA reveals data on pesticide residues in food in Europe
Table grapes and peppers were among products that most often exceeded residue limits in random testing, according to the annual report on pesticides in food in the European Union.
The report, published by the European
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New list of reportable animal diseases proposed by APHIS
A new National List of Reportable Animal Diseases (NLRAD) to further strengthen the country’s ability to detect, respond to and control animal diseases, is being proposed by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Consumer Reports suggests USDA take action to address COVID-19 risks
Consumer Reports Tuesday sent out some suggestions for USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to ensure the safety and availability of meat, poultry and other food products during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CR’s sent the advice
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Uruguay’s inspections of beef and lamb found “equivalent to that of United States”
Uruguay exports raw and processed beef and lamb products to the United States, and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) finds no reason that those shipments cannot continue.
The FSIS performed an on-site equivalence
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Warning letters sent to companies because of Salmonella and Listeria
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.
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USDA admits it may be misleading consumers with ‘Product of USA’ labeling
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service admitted Thursday it may be misleading consumers about where their meat comes from. The admission came in response to a petition filed by the United States Cattlemen’s Association about
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FDA reopens comment period on milk rule for some cheeses
The FDA is reopening the public comment period on a proposed rule that would allow the use of ultrafiltered milk in certain cheeses and cheese products. The move will give consumers and others an additional
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Large decline for food sampling in Scotland
There has been a significant reduction in food sampling across Scotland in the past few years, according to a report.
An analysis of information from the Scottish Food Sampling Database (SFSD) indicated there had been
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Veteran lobbyist joins former USDA food safety leader to form new venture
Some big money in Washington D.C. can be found at boutique K Street lobbying firms. Nobody knows that better than Randy Russell, president of the Russel Group, which for 40 years has worked the halls
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