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State leadership vs. a patchwork of regulations sums up of the controversy over the “FRESH Act” in a single phrase.
Due to its controversial provisions on federal
Guidance has been published in New Zealand aimed at giving multi-site businesses national consistency.
The government said the move would make operations easier for food companies with multiple sites by
IQ Produce of Vernon, CA, is recalling 528 CASES of enoki mushrooms in 150-gram packages because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The mushrooms were distributed
Terra Medi LLC of Long Island City, NY, is recalling all of its imported Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole herring in vacuum packages because of improper evisceration of the fish.
Blackstone Products of Providence, UT, is recalling Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Blackstone’s action is based on a California
HH Fresh Trading of Los Angeles, CA, is recalling 120 cases of enoki mushrooms in 150-gram packages because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The enoki
In addition to worker safety, the letter points to food safety issues for federal inspectors who will be forced to significantly increase the number of hogs and poultry they review per hour.
As part of its enforcement activities, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until
Scientists have stressed the importance of detecting outbreaks early to reduce the chance of contamination spreading and becoming a wider threat to public health.
Comments were made during a webinar
A survey in Ireland has revealed a gap between confidence and behavior in the kitchen across Ireland, which could increase the risk of food poisoning.
While nine in 10 adults
Regulators from 14 countries, including the United States and Canada, met in South Korea recently to discuss issues ranging from digitalization to food safety management.
The Asia-Pacific Food Regulatory Authority