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GAO office says FDA’s hands shouldn’t be tied on food package chemicals

By Coral Beach on November 11, 2022

The Government Accountability Office says the FDA should have the power to ask for and receive information from food companies about food packaging and food production surfaces in relation to chemical contamination.

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Legislation introduced to improve food safety and hold FDA accountable

By News Desk on May 31, 2022

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate is calling for stricter regulation of “Generally Recognized as Safe” substances and the creation of a new FDA office to assess the safety of chemicals in America’s food…
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USDA amends the National List for organic handling, crops, and livestock

By News Desk on March 1, 2022

The USDA published a final rule in the Federal Register on Monday, amending the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances for organic foods. Some chemicals are allowed in organic production.

The National List stems…

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New FDA commissioner has a full plate when it comes to chemistry of food safety

By Tom Neltner on February 16, 2022

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The U.S. Senate on Feb. 15 voted to return Dr. Robert Califf to the role of FDA commissioner, bringing needed leadership to an agency that plays a vital role in protecting public…
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Chemicals in food continue to be a top food safety concern among consumers

By Guest Contributor on September 20, 2021
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By Tom Neltner, Environmental Defense Fund Chemicals Policy Director

The latest annual food industry survey demonstrates that U.S. consumers continue to have significant concerns about chemicals in food. Specifically,…
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Experts present on foodborne chemical and toxin burden

By Joe Whitworth on January 7, 2020

Researchers have presented updated data on the global disease burden caused by foodborne chemicals and toxins.

The data were discussed at a symposia in Arlington, VA, at the annual meeting of the Society for Risk…
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Irish get diet-check from Food Safety Authority of Ireland

By News Desk on March 21, 2016

Just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day last week, the Irish learned their diets are not putting them at risk from chemicals. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) on March 15 published the results of…
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FDA Asked to Ban Certain Chemicals Used in Pizza Boxes, Other Packaging

By News Desk on October 17, 2014

Nine consumer and environmental health groups petitioned the Food and Drug Administration this week seeking a ban on the use of certain chemicals in food packaging. The petitions target perchlorate, which is added to sealing…
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Scientists Critical of EU's Draft Chemical Regulation Policy Have Industry Ties

By Environmental Health News on September 26, 2013

This special report by Stéphane Horel and Brian Bienkowski was originally published Sept. 23 by Environmental Health News. Seventeen scientists who have criticized plans in Europe to regulate endocrine-disrupting chemicals have past or current…
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Price Chopper Recalls Milk Over Cleaning Solution

By News Desk on September 18, 2013

Grocery retailer Price Chopper is recalling homogenized milk in half-gallon paper cartons because the milk may contain a non-hazardous cleaning solution. The recalled product bears the UPC code 4173513275 and a best-by date of Sept.
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