The Food and Drug Administration will change its food safety policy as 2025 progresses. Monday’s latest is the FDA issued a notice in the Federal Register that determined 35 food contact notifications (FCNs) related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer effective.
The FDA has determined that
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Nestle Canada Inc. is recalling certain Gerber brand baby cereal because of Cronobacter contamination.
Testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency showed the contamination in Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal, according to a recall notice posted by the agency today.
The implicated baby cereal was distributed online and in
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A company in Canada is recalling certain baby cereal after government testing showed contamination with Cronobacter.
Baby Gourmet Foods Inc. is recalling its banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain baby cereal, according to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
As of the posting of the recall
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Baby Gourmet Foods Inc. is recalling Baby Gourmet Organic brand Banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain baby cereal because of possible Cronobacter contamination.
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of
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Update: Lesser Evil announced on June 13 that it would phase out the use of cassava flour in its Lil’ Puffs line of products, saying it was “dismayed by the recent news” that some of its products had concerning levels of lead.
A new study by Consumer Reports has found
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Once Upon a Farm PBC of Berkeley, CA, is recalling Once Upon a Farm Organic Plant-Rich Meal, Curried Carrots & Beans because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
According to details published online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated May 17, 2024, and is ongoing.
The
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Public health officials have identified more children with elevated levels of lead in their blood after eating certain brands of cinnamon applesauce.
The count as of today, Nov. 22, stands at 52, up from 34 on Nov. 16, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The patients range from less
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There are now almost two dozen children with reported adverse effects linked to applesauce pouches that have high levels of lead.
The 22 children impacted live across 14 states, with the state of residence for one of them being unknown.
There are recalls for four products related to the illnesses:
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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 months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are
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Consumer Reports (CR) is out with a new study of heavy metals in baby food. CR’s latest tests included 14 products, representing a mix of fruits and vegetables; meals and entrees; and snacks, such as bars, puffs, and teething wafers. At least three samples of each product were tested and
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