Warnings are now appearing on the flaps of flour packages. “Cook before sneaking a taste,” says one. Another says “Flour is raw. Please cook fully before enjoying.”
And the April 23 edition of Morbidity and
Continue Reading Federal report focuses on ongoing pathogen threat from raw flour
Coming in at No. 9 and trailing the first eight contenders by 17 years may not sound like a victory, but sesame’s ninth place finish on the official list of “major allergens” is a big
Continue Reading New law puts sesame on fast track for allergen labeling requirements
Officials from Poland and the United Kingdom have met virtually to discuss the safety of Polish poultry meat after it was linked to several outbreaks.
Grzegorz Puda, Polish minister of Agriculture and Forestry, spoke remotely
Continue Reading Poland promises action to reassure UK on poultry meat safety
Thirty people in Guinea-Bissau have received training on HACCP and ISO 22000 as part of a project funded by the European Union.
The virtual training covered Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) and
Continue Reading UNIDO working to boost food safety knowledge in West Africa
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 Los Angeles food firm warned over import violations
Acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock spoke recently to the Alliance for a Stronger FDA with some assurances for the food safety side of her house.
The acting commissioner for the Food and Drug Administration
Continue Reading ‘Not on my watch’ says acting FDA commissioner about neglecting food safety
Mindy Brashears, the fifth in history confirmed USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety, said goodbye to her consumer, government and industry stakeholders January 14.
Her political appointment as the federal government’s top food safety official
Continue Reading How the food safety transition went, according to the public calendars
The U.S. House has approved the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research (FASTER) Act, bringing sesame one step closer to becoming the ninth major allergen, as defined by federal law.
The legislation requires that
Continue Reading U.S. House passes FASTER Act for sesame labeling
The Mile High City isn’t about to let any other jurisdiction surpass it and seems always to have something to roll out for the 4-20 holiday. This year the Denver City Council is on the
Continue Reading As the 4-20 holiday nears, Denver does what it does to remain highest in the land
The World Health Organization (WHO) and other agencies are calling on countries to suspend the sale of certain live caught wild animals in food markets.
WHO, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), and United
Continue Reading WHO appeals for pause on sale of live wild animals in markets
