Enforcement

FDA cracks down on food importers for major safety violations

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

By News Desk

/ 14 Oct 2024

FDA cracks down on food importers for major safety violations

School food supplier under investigation in Peru

An investigation has been opened into the supplier of a school feeding program in Peru after more than a dozen pupils fell sick earlier this year. Prosecutors are following up

By News Desk

/ 13 Oct 2024

School food supplier under investigation in Peru

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pesticides, heavy metals and more

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By News Desk

/ 12 Oct 2024

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pesticides, heavy metals and more

Consent decree related to deadly outbreak bars company from making and selling cheese

A federal court has entered into a consent decree with Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. regarding a deadly Listeria outbreak traced to its cheeses. The U.S. District Court for the

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Oct 2024

Consent decree related to deadly outbreak bars company from making and selling cheese

Pennsylvania wants to prevent out-of-state raw milk sales by Amos Miller

Because pasteurization is the defense against potentially deadly avian flu, it can be argued that raw milk has never been more dangerous than now. But today, a state appeals court

By Dan Flynn

/ 8 Oct 2024

Pennsylvania wants to prevent out-of-state raw milk sales by Amos Miller

Inspector in Hong Kong admits stealing food samples

A health inspector in Hong Kong has pled guilty to stealing food samples. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) had previously charged five inspectors at the Centre for Food Safety

By News Desk

/ 8 Oct 2024

Inspector in Hong Kong admits stealing food samples

Australia consults on planned import changes for five foods

Australia is proposing changes to food safety requirements for several imported foods. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has opened a consultation on the plans that cover dates, melons,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Oct 2024

Australia consults on planned import changes for five foods

FDA warns firms about Listeria in ice cream, cockroaches in bakery, unsafe practices at coffee roaster

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to three food manufacturers: Ice Cream House LLC in Brooklyn, NY; NRS Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Sunflour

By News Desk

/ 7 Oct 2024

FDA warns firms about Listeria in ice cream, cockroaches in bakery, unsafe practices at coffee roaster

FDA increases controls on certain imported foods including cheese, cantaloupes and peppers

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By News Desk

/ 5 Oct 2024

FDA increases controls on certain imported foods including cheese, cantaloupes and peppers

Lawmakers want to know why USDA, Boar’s Head did not take action to avoid Listeria outbreak

A group of U.S. legislators are demanding answers from the USDA and Boar’s Head company officials regarding egregious food safety violations at a production plant that has led

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Sep 2024

EU Commission shares findings from official controls

An analysis by the European Commission has found national authorities are largely doing enough to ensure companies are complying with the rules, but there are areas for improvement. A report

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 Sep 2024

EU Commission shares findings from official controls

FDA issues warning letters to seafood and produce distributors for import violations

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 30 Sep 2024

FDA issues warning letters to seafood and produce distributors for import violations

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Enforcement

FDA cracks down on food importers for major safety violations

School food supplier under investigation in Peru

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pesticides, heavy metals and more

Pennsylvania wants to prevent out-of-state raw milk sales by Amos Miller

Inspector in Hong Kong admits stealing food samples

Australia consults on planned import changes for five foods

FDA warns firms about Listeria in ice cream, cockroaches in bakery, unsafe practices at coffee roaster

FDA increases controls on certain imported foods including cheese, cantaloupes and peppers

Lawmakers want to know why USDA, Boar’s Head did not take action to avoid Listeria outbreak

EU Commission shares findings from official controls

FDA issues warning letters to seafood and produce distributors for import violations

Your Support Protects Public Health