Enforcement

Dutch figures highlight issues at slaughterhouses; food safety compromised

The Dutch food agency identified 5,700 possible violations in red meat and poultry slaughterhouses in the first half of 2022. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)

By News Desk

/ 25 May 2023

Dutch figures highlight issues at slaughterhouses; food safety compromised

Petition asks for video monitoring of pig slaughter

The Animal Welfare Institute, Compassion in World Farming, the Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society Legislative Fund, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, and World Animal Protection have jointly

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 May 2023

Petition asks for video monitoring of pig slaughter

Ready-to-eat bakery facility warned over pest problems in facility

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

/ 22 May 2023

Ready-to-eat bakery facility warned over pest problems in facility

It is time to rebuild the U.S. food safety system

— OPINION — Several weeks ago, food safety advocate Bill Marler launched his campaign to “Get the ‘F’ out of the FDA.” Marler proposed that Congress split the Food and Drug Administration

By Phyllis Entis

/ 19 May 2023

It is time to rebuild the U.S. food safety system

FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

In announcing a draft compliance guide for FDA staff on enforcement about major food allergen labeling the agency has missed the mark with a comment about sesame activities, according to

By Coral Beach

/ 17 May 2023

FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

FDA warns juice company in California about numerous regulatory 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

/ 15 May 2023

FDA warns juice company in California about numerous regulatory violations

Men and company fined for animal welfare offences

Six men and a related company have been fined for animal welfare offenses in England. In July 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service authorized charges, and at Crewe Magistrates’ Court earlier

By News Desk

/ 14 May 2023

Men and company fined for animal welfare offences

Federal judge stops owners of seafood company from continuing business

After 16 years of findings by the FDA that seafood products were processed and held under insanitary conditions, the U.S. Department of Justice has secured a ruling enjoining Irvington

By Coral Beach

/ 12 May 2023

Federal judge stops owners of seafood company from continuing business

Tons of potentially unsafe food seized in Spain

Spanish authorities have confiscated more than 16 tons of food that they said was unfit for human consumption. The Guardia Civil and officials from the Aragón region made the discovery

By News Desk

/ 11 May 2023

Tons of potentially unsafe food seized in Spain

Dutch farm owner, manager up on charges of selling contaminated eggs; one man died

Two people in the Netherlands have been accused of knowingly selling eggs contaminated with Salmonella. The case at Zwolle District Court covers events in 2017 and involves the duo, who

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 May 2023

Dutch farm owner, manager up on charges of selling contaminated eggs; one man died

Salmonella outbreaks study finds adulterant declaration might help prevent illnesses due to certain chicken products

The not ready-to-eat breaded, stuffed chicken products that are the target of new USDA regulations to declare Salmonella as an adulterant have often been the source of Salmonella outbreaks. According

By News Desk

/ 9 May 2023

Salmonella outbreaks study finds adulterant declaration might help prevent illnesses due to certain chicken products

Seafood firm fined for breaking food safety rules

A food business in the Republic of Ireland has been convicted of violating food safety rules. O Cathain Iasc Teoranta based in the town of Dingle, in the county of

By News Desk

/ 8 May 2023

Seafood firm fined for breaking food safety rules

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Enforcement

Dutch figures highlight issues at slaughterhouses; food safety compromised

Petition asks for video monitoring of pig slaughter

Ready-to-eat bakery facility warned over pest problems in facility

It is time to rebuild the U.S. food safety system

FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

FDA warns juice company in California about numerous regulatory violations

Men and company fined for animal welfare offences

Tons of potentially unsafe food seized in Spain

Dutch farm owner, manager up on charges of selling contaminated eggs; one man died

Salmonella outbreaks study finds adulterant declaration might help prevent illnesses due to certain chicken products

Seafood firm fined for breaking food safety rules

Your Support Protects Public Health