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Legislators introduce bill to consolidate food safety responsibilities at federal level

A senator and representative are calling for a single agency to be established to deal with food safety in America. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jul 2024

Legislators introduce bill to consolidate food safety responsibilities at federal level

The end of Chevron doctrine does not end food safety regulation, but it may make it more difficult

The “Chevron deference or doctrine” that bit the dust last week when the Supreme Court nixed it means courts will no longer defer to federal agencies’ interpretation of ambiguous laws.

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Jul 2024

The end of Chevron doctrine does not end food safety regulation, but it may make it more difficult

Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children

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

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Jun 2024

Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children

Consumer Reports investigation raises concerns about pesticides in produce

Consumer Reports (CR) has found concerning discoveries regarding pesticide contamination in everyday fruits and vegetables in a newly released investigation. The report, representing CR’s most extensive analysis to date,

By Jonan Pilet

/ 18 Apr 2024

Consumer Reports investigation raises concerns about pesticides in produce

Consumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in Lunchables

An investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns regarding the safety of Lunchables, a popular prepackaged lunch product marketed for children. The investigation revealed that some Lunchables kits contained lead

By Jonan Pilet

/ 11 Apr 2024

Consumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in Lunchables

Ban on some food additives finds opposition in Pennsylvania Legislature

Pennsylvania State Rep. Natalie Mihalek has introduced House Bill 2116, to prohibit certain substances in food in the state. Today, Rep. Mihalek, Rep. Melissa Shusterman, and Sen. Devlin Robinson are

By Dan Flynn

/ 21 Mar 2024

Ban on some food additives finds opposition in Pennsylvania Legislature

California Assembly bill would keep some chemicals out of the mouths of babes

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) on March 12 introduced a bill to ban six harmful food dyes and titanium dioxide from food provided in California’s public schools. If enacted,

By News Desk

/ 14 Mar 2024

California Assembly bill would keep some chemicals out of the mouths of babes

New York State is latest to threaten removal of harmful food additives

The movement to ban certain additives in food or beverages that started last year in California and spread this year first to Illinois has now reached as far as the

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Mar 2024

New York State is latest to threaten removal of harmful food additives

Campaign for a ban on certain food additives moves on to Illinois after California victory

The two non-governmental organizations, with a joint project to trim the number of food additives in candy, soda, and other food items, are moving into a second year in

By Dan Flynn

/ 31 Jan 2024

Campaign for a ban on certain food additives moves on to Illinois after California victory

With FDA action, brominated vegetable oil faces nationwide ban, not just in California

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to revoke the regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. The action comes after BVO landed on a

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Nov 2023

With FDA action, brominated vegetable oil faces nationwide ban, not just in California

Chocolate makers say they have heavy metals issue under control

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has responded to the Consumer Reports study published earlier this week on levels of lead and cadmium in chocolate and cocoa. “Chocolate and cocoa are

By Dan Flynn

/ 27 Oct 2023

Chocolate makers say they have heavy metals issue under control

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

A senator and representative have introduced legislation that would give the FDA and CDC authority to enter and collect samples at feedlots during foodborne illness outbreaks. Federal agencies currently cannot

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2023

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

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Legislators introduce bill to consolidate food safety responsibilities at federal level

The end of Chevron doctrine does not end food safety regulation, but it may make it more difficult

Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children

Consumer Reports investigation raises concerns about pesticides in produce

Consumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in Lunchables

Ban on some food additives finds opposition in Pennsylvania Legislature

California Assembly bill would keep some chemicals out of the mouths of babes

New York State is latest to threaten removal of harmful food additives

Campaign for a ban on certain food additives moves on to Illinois after California victory

With FDA action, brominated vegetable oil faces nationwide ban, not just in California

Chocolate makers say they have heavy metals issue under control

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

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