Brian Ronholm

We must stick to a zero tolerance policy for listeria

– OPINION –

/ 14 Sep 2026

We must stick to a zero tolerance policy for listeria

Little voluntary movement by companies to remove artificial food dyes spurs action by Consumer Reports

A year after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. encouraged food companies to voluntarily phase out their use of synthetic dyes, little action has been taken. According

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Apr 2026

Little voluntary movement by companies to remove artificial food dyes spurs action by Consumer Reports

Food Safety Summit to feature top FDA, USDA officials

Registration is now open for the 2026 Food Safety Summit, taking place May 11–14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Recognized as one of the

By News Desk

/ 16 Feb 2026

Food Safety Summit to feature top FDA, USDA officials

California enacts an ultra-processed food law but only for public school meals

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a first-in-the-nation law to legally define ultra-processed foods, or UPF, and phase out the most harmful ones from California public school

By Dan Flynn

/ 10 Oct 2025

California enacts an ultra-processed food law but only for public school meals

Walmart is removing synthetic dyes, 30 other ingredients from its private label brands

Walmart is joining “The Great Reformulation.” The Bentonville, AR-based retail behemoth is voluntarily removing synthetic dyes and the use of an additional 30 ingredients, including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners,

By Dan Flynn

/ 7 Oct 2025

Walmart is removing synthetic dyes, 30 other ingredients from its private label brands

California law will ban ultra-processed foods in school meals

California’s first-in-the-nation law to phase out ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in public schools is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Differing versions of Assembly Bill

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Sep 2025

California law will ban ultra-processed foods in school meals

FDA puts food safety rule on hold

The FDA is delaying enforcement of the Food Traceability Rule, which has been in the works for 14 years, by another 30 months. In an announcement on March 20, the

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Mar 2025

Food safety leaders express concerns about recent cuts in FDA workforce

— OPINION — The Department of Government Efficiency has cut staff at the Food and Drug Administration, including employees in food safety roles. Following the cuts, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Mar 2025

Food safety leaders express concerns about recent cuts in FDA workforce

President Trump eliminates two key food safety committees

The Trump Administration has eliminated two USDA food safety advisory committees that have been in place for decades. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notified committee members of the move

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Mar 2025

President Trump eliminates two key food safety committees

Kraft Heinz pulls Lunchables from National School Lunch Program

Kraft Heinz has announced it is removing its Lunchables meal kits from the National School Lunch Program. With eight $1 billion+ brands, Kraft Heinz is North America’s third-largest

By News Desk

/ 13 Nov 2024

Kraft Heinz pulls Lunchables from National School Lunch Program

FDA’s sluggish process is failing to protect celiacs

There comes a moment in every child’s life when they begin to discover that, although their parents may seem to have all the answers, adults in general do not

By Brian Ronholm

/ 19 Sep 2024

FDA’s sluggish process is failing to protect celiacs

Consumer Reports says USDA should remove food kits from National School Lunch Program

Lunchable brand food kits have found their way into the National School Lunch Program. But the pre-packaged food kits contain relatively high levels of sodium, lead, and cadmium, according

By News Desk

/ 12 Sep 2024

Consumer Reports says USDA should remove food kits from National School Lunch Program

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Brian Ronholm

We must stick to a zero tolerance policy for listeria

Little voluntary movement by companies to remove artificial food dyes spurs action by Consumer Reports

Food Safety Summit to feature top FDA, USDA officials

California enacts an ultra-processed food law but only for public school meals

Walmart is removing synthetic dyes, 30 other ingredients from its private label brands

California law will ban ultra-processed foods in school meals

FDA puts food safety rule on hold

Food safety leaders express concerns about recent cuts in FDA workforce

President Trump eliminates two key food safety committees

Kraft Heinz pulls Lunchables from National School Lunch Program

FDA’s sluggish process is failing to protect celiacs

Consumer Reports says USDA should remove food kits from National School Lunch Program

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