Editor’s note: The Alliance for a Stronger FDA recently offered this analysis of the Food and Drug Administration’s FY 2021 funding.
The current fiscal year (FY) 2021 Continuing Resolution runs through Dec. 11. So
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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 San Francisco food firm warned about foreign supplier violations
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 Fresh Express receives FDA warning letter after Cyclospora outbreak
Changing consumer behavior is driving many of the emerging issues in food safety, according to experts.
This factor was identified for half of the 13 issues discussed in 2019 by emerging risk specialists as part
Continue Reading Consumer trends behind many emerging food safety issues
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for heat-treated, not fully cooked, not shelf stable, spaghetti, and meatballs in marinara sauce products due to concerns that the products may
Continue Reading FSIS warns public about metal found in spaghetti and meatballs
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 Two California food companies warned over violations
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released the results of the 2019 Organic Survey.
It reports total sales of $9.93 billion in organic products, an increase of $2.37 billion, or 31 percent, from 2016.
Continue Reading USDA survey finds fast-growing organic food sales at nearly $10 billion
Day Three of the International Association for Food Protection 2020, A Virtual Annual Meeting featured a round table discussion, “This Is How We Do It: Challenges and Strategies for Implementing Water Treatment in the Field,”
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A review into hospital food in England following a fatal Listeria outbreak this past year includes plans to improve food safety.
The work, ordered by Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock in June 2019,
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Day two of The International Association for Food Protection 2020, A Virtual Annual Meeting featured a “U.S. Regulatory Update on Food Safety,” from Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, and Mindy
Continue Reading U.S. regulatory food safety update from Yiannas and Brashears
