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FDA reorganization is out for review, but impact later in 2024 could be huge

The FDA’s largest reorganization in history, involving about 8,000 employees, is far more than just “moving some boxes around.” The proposed changes and updates to an FDA-wide reorganization

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Jan 2024

FDA reorganization is out for review, but impact later in 2024 could be huge

The Litigated Dish: The who, what and how of foodborne pathogens

— OPINION — If you recall, two weeks ago, I launched my column, “The Litigated Dish,” with the goal of addressing the Internet’s most frequently asked food safety questions. I kind

By Ilana Korchia

/ 22 Jan 2024

The Litigated Dish: The who, what and how of foodborne pathogens

Texas food firm warned over claims made on website, lack of food safety plan and more

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

By News Desk

/ 22 Jan 2024

Texas food firm warned over claims made on website, lack of food safety plan and more

EU promotes products in U.S.; approves Czech aid

The European Union has launched a campaign in the United States to promote food and beverage products. The communication campaign highlights the safety, quality, and authenticity of European products. The

By News Desk

/ 21 Jan 2024

EU promotes products in U.S.; approves Czech aid

FDA scrutinizes imported foods that may have been altered for economic gain

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 Coral Beach

/ 21 Jan 2024

FDA scrutinizes imported foods that may have been altered for economic gain

Publisher’s Platform: What the heck is up with Salmonella and Cantaloupe?

— OPINION — In the United States as of today, a total of 407 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella were reported from 44 states (Alaska 1, Arizona

By Bill Marler

/ 20 Jan 2024

Publisher’s Platform: What the heck is up with Salmonella and Cantaloupe?

FSIS worked with Tyson during Nebraska’s severe weather

That Arctic blast in Nebraska last week that caused a congressman to write the Secretary of Agriculture about whether a local Tyson pork plant was left without USDA inspectors did

By News Desk

/ 20 Jan 2024

FSIS worked with Tyson during Nebraska’s severe weather

Sweden searches for source of Cryptosporidium outbreak

Public health officials in Sweden are investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidium infections. The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) said it was trying to find the source of the outbreak

By News Desk

/ 20 Jan 2024

Sweden searches for source of Cryptosporidium outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Salmonella and Charcuterie from Sam’s Club and Costco?

— OPINION — As of January 17, 2024, a total of 47 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 22 states – Arizona 2, Colorado 1, Connecticut 1,

By Bill Marler

/ 19 Jan 2024

Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Salmonella and Charcuterie from Sam’s Club and Costco?

Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe over in U.S.; investigation ongoing in Canada

The Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe that sickened more than 400 and killed six in the Unites States has been declared over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention closed

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Jan 2024

Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe over in U.S.; investigation ongoing in Canada

Multistate Salmonella outbreak is the subject of dual alerts by federal food safety agencies

Salmonella illnesses associated with ready-to-eat (RTE) charcuterie meat products in Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta have the federal government out with dual alerts. Both

By Dan Flynn

/ 19 Jan 2024

Multistate Salmonella outbreak is the subject of dual alerts by federal food safety agencies

EFSA confirms inorganic arsenic in food risks

Consumer exposure to inorganic arsenic in food raises health concerns such as skin cancer, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). In a risk assessment, EFSA considered the increase

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Jan 2024

EFSA confirms inorganic arsenic in food risks

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FDA reorganization is out for review, but impact later in 2024 could be huge

The Litigated Dish: The who, what and how of foodborne pathogens

Texas food firm warned over claims made on website, lack of food safety plan and more

EU promotes products in U.S.; approves Czech aid

FDA scrutinizes imported foods that may have been altered for economic gain

Publisher’s Platform: What the heck is up with Salmonella and Cantaloupe?

FSIS worked with Tyson during Nebraska’s severe weather

Sweden searches for source of Cryptosporidium outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Salmonella and Charcuterie from Sam’s Club and Costco?

Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe over in U.S.; investigation ongoing in Canada

Multistate Salmonella outbreak is the subject of dual alerts by federal food safety agencies

EFSA confirms inorganic arsenic in food risks