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FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

In announcing a draft compliance guide for FDA staff on enforcement about major food allergen labeling the agency has missed the mark with a comment about sesame activities, according to

By Coral Beach

/ 17 May 2023

FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

Norway tests flour for STEC; issues warning about Prime beverages

Norwegian surveillance has found a low level of flour samples positive for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) commissioned a survey of STEC in wheat

By News Desk

/ 17 May 2023

Norway tests flour for STEC; issues warning about Prime beverages

Strauss continues recovery from the Salmonella incident

Strauss Group’s confectionery division has reached a market share close to pre-recall levels, according to the company. Financial results for the full year 2022 and the company’s annual

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 May 2023

Strauss continues recovery from the Salmonella incident

Supreme Court’s Proposition 12 ruling puts Massachusetts Question 3 back into play

When does 3 follow 12? That’s when the Supreme Court’s decision on California’s Proposition 12 also freed the logjam on Massachusetts Question 3. The Supreme Court last

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 May 2023

Supreme Court’s Proposition 12 ruling puts Massachusetts Question 3 back into play

Raw, unpasteurized milk can now be sold by farmers directly to consumers in Iowa

On the final day of the state’s legislative session, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill to make some sales of raw, unpasteurized milk legal. The Iowa State Dairy

By Coral Beach

/ 16 May 2023

Raw, unpasteurized milk can now be sold by farmers directly to consumers in Iowa

U.S. heads up Codex ciguatera efforts

The United States is to lead work on a document covering the prevention or reduction of ciguatera poisoning. The plan was given the go-ahead at a recent Codex Committee on

By Joe Whitworth

/ 16 May 2023

UK scraps end-of-year deadline for all retained EU law

The Government in the United Kingdom has dropped plans to get rid of European laws by the end of 2023. The Retained EU Law Bill (REUL) will be amended, removing

By News Desk

/ 16 May 2023

UK scraps end-of-year deadline for all retained EU law

Gerber recalling infant formula because of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination

The Perrigo Company is recalling certain lots of Gerber Good Start SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula because of potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. The product was distributed in the U.S. and

By News Desk

/ 15 May 2023

Gerber recalling infant formula because of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination

Lancaster Foods’ leafy green products recall expanded

Lancaster Foods has updated their May 5 recall notice to add one product — Lancaster Brand Spinach, item #41714 — because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was initiated after notification

By News Desk

/ 15 May 2023

Lancaster Foods’ leafy green products recall expanded

EFSA holds a two-day public meeting on food safety of lab-grown meat schemes

The European Food Safety Authority(EFSA) based in Parma, Italy last week held a two-day scientific colloquium to gather views and insights from leading scientific minds, representatives of European, international,

By News Desk

/ 15 May 2023

EFSA holds a two-day public meeting on food safety of lab-grown meat schemes

FDA warns juice company in California about numerous regulatory 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 May 2023

FDA warns juice company in California about numerous regulatory violations

Regulators meet in Ireland to debate food safety issues

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has hosted regulators from different countries to discuss how to prepare for food safety crises and manage incidents. It was the first face-to-face

By News Desk

/ 15 May 2023

Regulators meet in Ireland to debate food safety issues

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FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

Norway tests flour for STEC; issues warning about Prime beverages

Strauss continues recovery from the Salmonella incident

Supreme Court’s Proposition 12 ruling puts Massachusetts Question 3 back into play

Raw, unpasteurized milk can now be sold by farmers directly to consumers in Iowa

U.S. heads up Codex ciguatera efforts

UK scraps end-of-year deadline for all retained EU law

Gerber recalling infant formula because of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination

Lancaster Foods’ leafy green products recall expanded

EFSA holds a two-day public meeting on food safety of lab-grown meat schemes

FDA warns juice company in California about numerous regulatory violations

Regulators meet in Ireland to debate food safety issues