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Three years in the making, FDA’s new Human Foods Program kicks off on Oct. 1

The FDA reached a significant milestone when it approved its reorganization and created its new unified Human Foods Program (HFP). It is one of the most significant reorganizations in FDA’

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Sep 2024

Three years in the making, FDA’s new Human Foods Program kicks off on Oct. 1

FSA looks into the impact of COVID-19 measures on illness reports

An analysis has revealed that self-reported illness appears to have increased when restrictions related to the Coronavirus pandemic were lifted. The findings come from two reports published by the Food

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 Sep 2024

FSA looks into the impact of COVID-19 measures on illness reports

Ireland and Canada donate to the Safe Food Trade program

Ireland and Canada have donated thousands to support food safety and agriculture trade efforts. Ireland’s donation of €200,000 ($223,000) will support Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF)

By News Desk

/ 25 Sep 2024

Ireland and Canada donate to the Safe Food Trade program

Penn State course to cover apple packinghouse food safety practices

Penn State Extension is offering a new online course, “Keeping Apples Safe in the Packinghouse,” which provides resources on commercial food processing best practices, regulations and related topics. The topic

By News Desk

/ 25 Sep 2024

Penn State course to cover apple packinghouse food safety practices

More than 30 people now reporting illnesses after eating at Mexican restaurant in L.A.

County officials are now reporting that at least 31 people have become infected with Salmonella after eating at a Mexican restaurant in Valencia, CA. People who dined at Madre Oaxacan

By News Desk

/ 25 Sep 2024

More than 30 people now reporting illnesses after eating at Mexican restaurant in L.A.

Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip recalled in Canada because of mold

Spread’Em Kitchen Ltd. is recalling Spread’Em brand Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip because of mold. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled product was distributed

By News Desk

/ 24 Sep 2024

Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip recalled in Canada because of mold

Publisher’s Platform: Will the FDA use its recall authority to mandate a pet food recall due to Salmonella and Listeria?

— OPINION — Editor’s note: The FDA has issued a similar warning for some Answers brand pet food. The manufacturer, Lystn LLC, has not issued a recall, despite the Food and

By Bill Marler

/ 24 Sep 2024

FDA supports EU’s WGS outbreak plan; food industry groups voice concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has backed European plans to use whole genome sequencing (WGS) to help solve outbreaks. The European Commission recently asked for comments on

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Sep 2024

FDA supports EU’s WGS outbreak plan; food industry groups voice concerns

Rare Salmonella type sickens people in Denmark and Austria

A rare type of Salmonella has sickened 20 people in Denmark and 17 in Austria. Since July, the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) has recorded 20 cases of Salmonella Umbilo. There

By News Desk

/ 24 Sep 2024

Rare Salmonella type sickens people in Denmark and Austria

Springtime meetings with FSIS brass

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has updated its public calendar to provide information about its meetings in March and April. It lists meetings held by the

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Sep 2024

FDA issues warning about Answers pet food after reported pet illnesses; company refuses to recall products

The FDA has issued a warning to pet owners who feed their animals Answers brand food. The food has tested positive for Listeria and Salmonella and is a danger to

By News Desk

/ 23 Sep 2024

2% milk recalled in Canada because of spoilage

Agropur Coopérative is recalling Central Dairies brand and S’Milk brand 2% Partly Skimmed Milk because of spoilage. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) the recalled product was

By News Desk

/ 23 Sep 2024

2% milk recalled in Canada because of spoilage

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Three years in the making, FDA’s new Human Foods Program kicks off on Oct. 1

FSA looks into the impact of COVID-19 measures on illness reports

Ireland and Canada donate to the Safe Food Trade program

Penn State course to cover apple packinghouse food safety practices

More than 30 people now reporting illnesses after eating at Mexican restaurant in L.A.

Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip recalled in Canada because of mold

Publisher’s Platform: Will the FDA use its recall authority to mandate a pet food recall due to Salmonella and Listeria?

FDA supports EU’s WGS outbreak plan; food industry groups voice concerns

Rare Salmonella type sickens people in Denmark and Austria

Springtime meetings with FSIS brass

FDA issues warning about Answers pet food after reported pet illnesses; company refuses to recall products

2% milk recalled in Canada because of spoilage