confidential corporate information

Attorney General says FDA can alter regs regarding release of information related to outbreak investigations

Under federal law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and his delegees may amend regulations to allow further disclosure, according to the opinion.

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Oct 2026

Attorney General says FDA can alter regs regarding release of information related to outbreak investigations

Petition asks FDA to name companies linked to outbreaks

A nonprofit group committed to increasing food safety has filed a petition asking the FDA to reverse its practice of withholding the names of companies whose foods are linked to

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Feb 2026

Petition asks FDA to name companies linked to outbreaks

FDA wants to improve the recalls from the companies it regulates

With new draft guidance for so-called voluntary recalls, the Food and Drug Administration is looking to be more effective in an area that’s been seen as one of

By News Desk

/ 25 Apr 2019

FDA wants to improve the recalls from the companies it regulates

CDC says parasitic outbreak traced to McDonald’s salad has ended

The FDA reports advances in testing helped investigators during an outbreak of cyclospora infections this summer. More than 500 people were confirmed infected, but the outbreak is over according to

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2018

CDC says parasitic outbreak traced to McDonald’s salad has ended

FDA should choose public safety over corporate confidentiality

The FDA has an opportunity now to update its recall disclosure policy to provide consumers critical information they need and want to protect themselves during an outbreak. The agency can,

By Sharon Natanblut

/ 17 Jul 2018

Publisher’s Platform: FDA continues its role as Chicken Little

After 25 years doing food litigation, I am seldom surprised by the announcement of a foodborne illness outbreak. It was no different last Friday when Indiana announced a multi-state

By Bill Marler

/ 12 Jun 2018

FDA chasing after voluntary recalls, but doesn’t often take mandatory route

Timely and efficient food recalls would cut down on foodborne illnesses, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has yet to figure out to do it. That’s the

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Jan 2018

Publisher’s Platform: It’s past time for FDA to out retailers

On March 7, 2017, The SoyNut Butter Company recalled all varieties of I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butters and all varieties of I.M. Healthy Granola products. On March 10, 2017,

By Bill Marler

/ 30 Sep 2017

Watchdog group sues USDA for names of poultry companies

Food & Water Watch has filed suit against the USDA because the agency will not release the names of companies that have applied to switch to a voluntary program that

By News Desk

/ 13 Jun 2017

Powdered milk Salmonella risk hits Roundy’s, Old Dutch chips

More potato and tortilla chips are being recalled because of seasonings that include potentially tainted powdered milk from Valley Milk Products LLC. This time Old Dutch Foods Inc. is the

By News Desk

/ 16 Dec 2016

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confidential corporate information

Attorney General says FDA can alter regs regarding release of information related to outbreak investigations

Petition asks FDA to name companies linked to outbreaks

FDA wants to improve the recalls from the companies it regulates

CDC says parasitic outbreak traced to McDonald’s salad has ended

FDA should choose public safety over corporate confidentiality

Publisher’s Platform: FDA continues its role as Chicken Little

FDA chasing after voluntary recalls, but doesn’t often take mandatory route

Publisher’s Platform: It’s past time for FDA to out retailers

Watchdog group sues USDA for names of poultry companies

Powdered milk Salmonella risk hits Roundy’s, Old Dutch chips

Your Support Protects Public Health