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The FDA plan: The morning after the morning after

— OPINION — New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman once wrote; “Everything really important happens the morning after the morning after…” In short, focus on what really changes, not what is said

By Sharon Natanblut

/ 1 Mar 2023

The FDA plan: The morning after the morning after

Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response, submits his resignation

Today Frank Yiannas informed Commissioner Robert Califf of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration that he will be resigning his position as Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Food

By Jonan Pilet

/ 25 Jan 2023

Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response, submits his resignation

Abbott’s formula plant at Sturgis is the target of criminal investigation

Abbott Laboratories’ infant-formula plant in Sturgis, MI, is the apparent target of a federal criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch. The investigation

By Dan Flynn

/ 20 Jan 2023

Abbott’s formula plant at Sturgis is the target of criminal investigation

Abbott will expand infant formula production from the Ohio site — but not until 2026.

With the infant formula shortage moving into its second year, the company most associated with it is making some significant announcements. Abbott Nutrition let Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announce that

By Dan Flynn

/ 20 Dec 2022

Patient count growing in Salmonella outbreak from unknown source; other investigations ongoing

An outbreak of infections from Salmonella Typhimurium is slowly growing according to the FDA, and an investigation into an outbreak of E. coli infections has been closed. For the Salmonella

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Nov 2022

Patient count growing in Salmonella outbreak from unknown source; other investigations ongoing

USDA, FDA relatively mum on new outbreaks

Both the FDA and the USDA have announced new outbreaks, but have provided virtually no details on the situations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Nov 2022

USDA, FDA relatively mum on new outbreaks

FDA reports another new outbreak of infections from listeria monocytogenes

A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections from a not yet identified food has been added to the list of outbreaks under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration. There

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Nov 2022

FDA reports another new outbreak of infections from listeria monocytogenes

More capacity turning out to be the answer to the infant formula shortage

A decidedly supply-side solution is shaping up to solve the infant formula shortage that’s been plaguing the United States for the past eight months or so. Perhaps sooner,

By Dan Flynn

/ 8 Nov 2022

More capacity turning out to be the answer to the infant formula shortage

FDA reports closing ice cream investigation; continues with work on other outbreaks

A weekly update of outbreak investigations posted by the FDA shows one investigation has ended and another outbreak has one additional patient. The Food and Drug Administration along with the

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Nov 2022

Outbreak investigations continuing; one new investigation added to FDA’s list

The FDA is continuing to investigate several foodborne illness outbreaks and has added a new one to its list. As of Oct. 26, there had been 10 patients confirmed in

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Oct 2022

Outbreak investigations continuing; one new investigation added to FDA’s list

Abbott Nutrition puts up $500 million for new state of art baby formula production

Abbott Nutrition’s Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Ford has announced that his company is putting up $500 million for a new infant formula manufacturing facility at a location

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Oct 2022

FDA tracing falafels linked to E. coli outbreak; other investigations ongoing

The FDA has begun traceback and sample collection in an outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 linked to frozen falafel sold at Aldi stores in 36 states. At least 20

By Coral Beach

/ 20 Oct 2022

FDA tracing falafels linked to E. coli outbreak; other investigations ongoing

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Abbott

The FDA plan: The morning after the morning after

Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response, submits his resignation

Abbott’s formula plant at Sturgis is the target of criminal investigation

Abbott will expand infant formula production from the Ohio site — but not until 2026.

Patient count growing in Salmonella outbreak from unknown source; other investigations ongoing

USDA, FDA relatively mum on new outbreaks

FDA reports another new outbreak of infections from listeria monocytogenes

More capacity turning out to be the answer to the infant formula shortage

FDA reports closing ice cream investigation; continues with work on other outbreaks

Outbreak investigations continuing; one new investigation added to FDA’s list

Abbott Nutrition puts up $500 million for new state of art baby formula production

FDA tracing falafels linked to E. coli outbreak; other investigations ongoing

Your Support Protects Public Health