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FDA warns food firms in China and California about unsanitary conditions, insects, and more

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 13 May 2024

FDA warns food firms in China and California about unsanitary conditions, insects, and more

Internal Auditing is Key – Here’s Why

— ADVERTORIAL — Why is Auditing so Important? The food industry has seen unprecedented technological advancements, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. More importantly, these innovations underscore the pivotal role of

By Guest Contributor

/ 13 May 2024

Rat concerns prompt bread recall in Japan

A Japanese company has issued a recall of bread after the discovery of rat remains in two packs. Pasco Shikishima Corporation said the recall was due to contamination with a

By News Desk

/ 12 May 2024

Rat concerns prompt bread recall in Japan

JBS subsidiary loses appeal against Carne Fraca fine

JBS has lost an appeal against a fine for one of its subsidiaries as part of Operation Carne Fraca in Brazil. The Controladoria-Geral da União (CGU) rejected the reconsideration request

By News Desk

/ 11 May 2024

JBS subsidiary loses appeal against Carne Fraca fine

Improper pasteurization spurs milk recall

Chocolate milk sold in New York State is being recalled for improper pasteurization, according to New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball. The milk was produced by Meadowbrook Farms

By News Desk

/ 10 May 2024

Improper pasteurization spurs milk recall

Goya Red Kidney Beans recalled in Puerto Rico and St. Croix over swollen cans

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. of Bayamon, PR is recalling Goya Red Kidney Beans after an FDA Inspection discovered swollen and leaking cans. According to the details posted online

By News Desk

/ 10 May 2024

Goya Red Kidney Beans recalled in Puerto Rico and St. Croix over swollen cans

Danish Salmonella outbreak traced to English beef

Imported beef is to blame for a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 50 people, according to Danish officials. Since March, 51 people in Denmark have been infected with

By News Desk

/ 10 May 2024

Danish Salmonella outbreak traced to English beef

Avian flu in cows was mostly a surprise

How surprised was science when bird flu was detected in dairy cattle with those warnings against raw milk or eating unpasteurized dairy products? Two Auburn University researchers are offering their

By News Desk

/ 10 May 2024

Codex meeting covers heavy metal levels and Ciguatera

A global food standards-setting body has advanced work on various issues, including lead levels, Ciguatera, and tropane alkaloids. The latest Codex Committee on Contaminants in Food session was held in

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 May 2024

Codex meeting covers heavy metal levels and Ciguatera

Food safety line item sought to help the FDA with the human food program

A food safety line item in the federal budget would go a long way toward “bringing clarity and certainty” to the human foods programs of the Food and Drug Administration.

By Dan Flynn

/ 9 May 2024

Food safety line item sought to help the FDA with the human food program

Hundreds sick in Vietnam after eating at a bakery

Almost 550 people have fallen sick in a large food poisoning outbreak in Vietnam. People were taken ill after eating at a bakery in Long Khánh, a city in Đồng

By News Desk

/ 9 May 2024

Hundreds sick in Vietnam after eating at a bakery

FDA increases enforcement efforts for certain imported foods including cheese and seafood

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By News Desk

/ 9 May 2024

FDA increases enforcement efforts for certain imported foods including cheese and seafood

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FDA warns food firms in China and California about unsanitary conditions, insects, and more

Internal Auditing is Key – Here’s Why

Rat concerns prompt bread recall in Japan

JBS subsidiary loses appeal against Carne Fraca fine

Improper pasteurization spurs milk recall

Goya Red Kidney Beans recalled in Puerto Rico and St. Croix over swollen cans

Danish Salmonella outbreak traced to English beef

Avian flu in cows was mostly a surprise

Codex meeting covers heavy metal levels and Ciguatera

Food safety line item sought to help the FDA with the human food program

Hundreds sick in Vietnam after eating at a bakery

FDA increases enforcement efforts for certain imported foods including cheese and seafood