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FDA sends warning letters to companies in New Jersey, California, and the UK

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

/ 26 May 2020

FDA sends warning letters to companies in New Jersey, California, and the UK

Though Memorial Day activities different this year, food safety remains a priority

Every year, millions of Americans commemorate Memorial Day to honor the sacrifices so many have made to protect our country. This holiday weekend might not be like past years, so

By U.S. Department of Agriculture

/ 25 May 2020

Though Memorial Day activities different this year, food safety remains a priority

What does the Defense Production Act have to do with food?

Opinion This past week, FDA and USDA issued a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Potential Use of the Defense Production Act with Regard to FDA-Regulated Food During the COVID-

By Thomas Gremillion

/ 25 May 2020

What does the Defense Production Act have to do with food?

Food poisoning in Hong Kong linked to unlicensed producer

Authorities in Hong Kong have linked cases of food poisoning to a suspected unlicensed food factory in the country. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health

By News Desk

/ 25 May 2020

Food poisoning in Hong Kong linked to unlicensed producer

COVID-19: Can the restaurant industry step up to the plate?

Opinion The foodservice industry is remarkable for many reasons, the hard work, the long hours, the fierce competition, and the sheer number of operations. Making a go of a restaurant

By Roy Costa, RS, MS (MBA)

/ 24 May 2020

COVID-19: Can the restaurant industry step up to the plate?

Dutch firms found liable in fipronil scandal

A Dutch court has found two companies liable in a 2017 fipronil egg scandal. Chickfriend and Chickclean failed to fulfill agreements with poultry farmers in 2016 and 2017 for red

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 May 2020

Dutch firms found liable in fipronil scandal

Continuing consumer complaints spur Conagra to recall more Healthy Choice meals

Conagra Brands is recalling more than 270,000 pounds of Healthy Choice brand chicken and turkey bowl products because of consumer complaints about rocks in the products. The recall follows

By News Desk

/ 23 May 2020

Continuing consumer complaints spur Conagra to recall more Healthy Choice meals

Publisher’s Platform: CDC punts on recommending food service worker vaccinations – CDC, low risk perhaps, but at times, at a very high cost

Opinion Yesterday it was reported that a food handler at the White Steamer diner in Washington, Indiana who worked last week has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A. The Daviess County

By Bill Marler

/ 23 May 2020

Publisher’s Platform: CDC punts on recommending food service worker vaccinations – CDC, low risk perhaps, but at times, at a very high cost

FDA extends application period for importer program because of pandemic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is extending its application period for its Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) to July 31. The application extension is because of the COVID-

By News Desk

/ 23 May 2020

FSANZ identifies Salmonella in raw fish as emerging issue

Salmonella in raw fish has been identified by Food Standards Australia New Zealand as an emerging food safety risk. For 2019, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) also noted two

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 May 2020

FSANZ identifies Salmonella in raw fish as emerging issue

Publisher’s Platform: Captain Obvious — Nearby cow shit can cause E. coli outbreaks in leafy greens

Opinion This is not meant as a criticism of my friends at the FDA or the good people at LGMA – California and Arizona – or at Western Growers, United Fresh or

By Bill Marler

/ 22 May 2020

Publisher’s Platform: Captain Obvious — Nearby cow shit can cause E. coli outbreaks in leafy greens

From meat to fruits and vegetables, the fight to prevent food shortages moves on

The federal government this week signaled its willingness to take over any part of the food industry that isn’t functioning properly to keep production flowing. For the moment, the

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 May 2020

From meat to fruits and vegetables, the fight to prevent food shortages moves on

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FDA sends warning letters to companies in New Jersey, California, and the UK

Though Memorial Day activities different this year, food safety remains a priority

What does the Defense Production Act have to do with food?

Food poisoning in Hong Kong linked to unlicensed producer

COVID-19: Can the restaurant industry step up to the plate?

Dutch firms found liable in fipronil scandal

Continuing consumer complaints spur Conagra to recall more Healthy Choice meals

Publisher’s Platform: CDC punts on recommending food service worker vaccinations – CDC, low risk perhaps, but at times, at a very high cost

FDA extends application period for importer program because of pandemic

FSANZ identifies Salmonella in raw fish as emerging issue

Publisher’s Platform: Captain Obvious — Nearby cow shit can cause E. coli outbreaks in leafy greens

From meat to fruits and vegetables, the fight to prevent food shortages moves on