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FSIS decides against changing safe handling instructions sought by Safe Food Coalition

Four years ago, Thomas Gremillion of the Consumer Federation of America petitioned USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on behalf of the Safe Food Coalition. The petition sought

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Jun 2022

FSIS decides against changing safe handling instructions sought by Safe Food Coalition

Peanut butter related recalls keep on rolling as Salmonella outbreak investigation continues

– analysis – From peanut butter cups to chicken salad, recalls caused by J.M. Smucker Co.’s peanut butter recall keep coming. Peanut butter is a product uniquely positioned to cause

By Jonan Pilet

/ 6 Jun 2022

Peanut butter related recalls keep on rolling as Salmonella outbreak investigation continues

FDA warns companies over import, adulteration by new animal drugs and hazard analysis 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

/ 6 Jun 2022

FDA warns companies over import, adulteration by new animal drugs and hazard analysis violations

Alabama company recalls crabmeat after FDA finds Listeria on equipment

Irvington Seafood of Irvington, AL, is recalling some of its “Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. “The production

By News Desk

/ 5 Jun 2022

Alabama company recalls crabmeat after FDA finds Listeria on equipment

Tea recalled because of Mexican strawberries tainted with hepatitis A virus

Urban Remedy is recalling Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose because it has the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. There is concern that consumers may

By News Desk

/ 5 Jun 2022

Tea recalled because of Mexican strawberries tainted with hepatitis A virus

Study assesses link between inspection results and outbreaks

Researchers have tried to find out if inspection findings can be used to predict where foodborne outbreaks may happen. The study investigated whether routine inspection results were associated with the

By News Desk

/ 5 Jun 2022

Study assesses link between inspection results and outbreaks

Those trying to stop human illnesses from poultry won’t give up

The petitioners who believe that listing 31 illness-causing Salmonella serotypes as contaminants in meat and poultry products aren’t likely to take “no” as an answer. Bill Marler (publisher of

By Dan Flynn

/ 5 Jun 2022

Those trying to stop human illnesses from poultry won’t give up

Publisher’s Platform: After three Roanoke food service workers prompt Hepatitis A scares, and 52 illnesses with 4 deaths, public health offers free vaccines

– OPINION – Good on public health doing good public health. WDBJ reports that the Virginia Department of Health is offering free Hepatitis A vaccines for restaurant workers. The Roanoke City Alleghany

By Bill Marler

/ 4 Jun 2022

Publisher’s Platform: After three Roanoke food service workers prompt Hepatitis A scares, and 52 illnesses with 4 deaths, public health offers free vaccines

USDA is not ready to clean up poultry by banning some Salmonella serotypes

Two years, four months, and 12 days later, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service have answered petitioners who want 31 Salmonella serotypes to be adulterants of all meat and

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Jun 2022

USDA is not ready to clean up poultry by banning some Salmonella serotypes

Publisher’s Platform: OIG to determine whether FDA followed the inspections and recall process for infant formula in accordance with federal requirements by 2023?

– OPINION – Report not to issue until 2023? Hey, OIG, see below, we need answers sooner and I will give you a head start. HHS, OIG posted this morning: The Federal

By Bill Marler

/ 3 Jun 2022

Publisher’s Platform: OIG to determine whether FDA followed the inspections and recall process for infant formula in accordance with federal requirements by 2023?

FDA offers new help through the maze of dietary supplements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to talk to their doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional before deciding to purchase or use any dietary supplement. One reason

By News Desk

/ 3 Jun 2022

FDA offers new help through the maze of dietary supplements

Project looks at how to modernize meat inspection

New technology could bring benefits to meat inspection in the United Kingdom but there are still issues to overcome, according to a report. A project assessed the feasibility of using

By Joe Whitworth

/ 3 Jun 2022

Project looks at how to modernize meat inspection

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FSIS decides against changing safe handling instructions sought by Safe Food Coalition

Peanut butter related recalls keep on rolling as Salmonella outbreak investigation continues

FDA warns companies over import, adulteration by new animal drugs and hazard analysis violations

Alabama company recalls crabmeat after FDA finds Listeria on equipment

Tea recalled because of Mexican strawberries tainted with hepatitis A virus

Study assesses link between inspection results and outbreaks

Those trying to stop human illnesses from poultry won’t give up

Publisher’s Platform: After three Roanoke food service workers prompt Hepatitis A scares, and 52 illnesses with 4 deaths, public health offers free vaccines

USDA is not ready to clean up poultry by banning some Salmonella serotypes

FDA offers new help through the maze of dietary supplements

Project looks at how to modernize meat inspection