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Banning horse exports for slaughter might take a ride on the Farm Bill or another big spending measure

The number of horses likely being exported for slaughter has not dropped off anywhere near enough for animal activists. It is believed that Mexican slaughter plants during 2023 took 17,

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Jan 2024

Banning horse exports for slaughter might take a ride on the Farm Bill or another big spending measure

FDA warns 2 companies about import 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

By News Desk

/ 15 Jan 2024

FDA warns 2 companies about import violations

Large Campylobacter and Sapovirus outbreak in China linked to water

Almost 1,000 people fell ill in a Campylobacter and Sapovirus outbreak in China in 2021, according to a recently released study. The outbreak involved 996 patients and had two

By News Desk

/ 14 Jan 2024

Large Campylobacter and Sapovirus outbreak in China linked to water

Pesticides, Salmonella, illegal colors spur FDA to take action against food imports

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

/ 13 Jan 2024

Pesticides, Salmonella, illegal colors spur FDA to take action against food imports

Oyster harvest area closed amidst norovirus outbreak; warning issued

An outbreak of norovirus infections has spurred a warning from the Food and Drug Administration about certain oysters from Mexico. The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2024

Oyster harvest area closed amidst norovirus outbreak; warning issued

Quaker products recalled in Canada over Salmonella contamination

Quaker Canada is recalling various Quaker and Cap’n Crunch brand products because of Salmonella contamination. This recall follows multiple recalls in the U.S. of Quaker brand products. According

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2024

Quaker products recalled in Canada over Salmonella contamination

Quaker Oats expands December product recall over Salmonella contamination

The Quaker Oats Company is expanding their Dec. 15, 2023, recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks because of potential Salmonella contamination. The products listed below are sold throughout

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2024

Quaker Oats expands December product recall over Salmonella contamination

Jelly bars recalled after FDA determines products present choking hazard

U.S. Trading Company of Hayward, CA is recalling Dragonfly jelly bars because they contain konjac powder and may present a choking hazard. Konjac powder’s texture and consistency could

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2024

Jelly bars recalled after FDA determines products present choking hazard

2024 food safety is in the hands of the government, industry, and the consumer

— OPINION — As 2024 unfolds, there are ongoing stories that will continue to take shape, including one that impacts everyone’s daily life in the United States. The reorganization of the

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Jan 2024

2024 food safety is in the hands of the government, industry, and the consumer

Letter from The Editor: This time, let’s get over Amos Miller as quickly as possible

— OPINION — Late last year, I felt like the Amos Miller saga must be finally over. Maybe it was my sparring partner David Gumpert, the author of books like “The Raw

By Dan Flynn

/ 12 Jan 2024

Letter from The Editor: This time, let’s get over Amos Miller as quickly as possible

Czech controls find problems with olive oil and meat products

Czech controls on olive oil have found two-thirds of samples were non-compliant. The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI) focused on the quality of olive oils on the domestic

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Jan 2024

Czech controls find problems with olive oil and meat products

FSAI airs frustration at food safety law breaches

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has voiced frustration at what it called “repeated, similar and fundamental” breaches of food law. 92 enforcement orders were served on businesses for

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2024

FSAI airs frustration at food safety law breaches

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Banning horse exports for slaughter might take a ride on the Farm Bill or another big spending measure

FDA warns 2 companies about import violations

Large Campylobacter and Sapovirus outbreak in China linked to water

Pesticides, Salmonella, illegal colors spur FDA to take action against food imports

Oyster harvest area closed amidst norovirus outbreak; warning issued

Quaker products recalled in Canada over Salmonella contamination

Quaker Oats expands December product recall over Salmonella contamination

Jelly bars recalled after FDA determines products present choking hazard

2024 food safety is in the hands of the government, industry, and the consumer

Letter from The Editor: This time, let’s get over Amos Miller as quickly as possible

Czech controls find problems with olive oil and meat products

FSAI airs frustration at food safety law breaches