The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as
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UPDATED: New international E. coli outbreak hits 3 U.S. states, 5 Canada provinces
State and federal officials are investigating a new multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. The outbreak is associated with Fresh Express brand chopped salad kits. People in Canada are also sick.
“Do not eat
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Company recalls fresh fruit from hospitals, schools, etc., amid Salmonella Javiana outbreak
As promised, a New Jersey company is recalling pre-cut fresh fruit from hospitals, schools and other institutions because of a link to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 30.
Tailor Cut Produce is
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GAO recommends FDA improve oversight of import alert removal decisions
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is out with a new report suggesting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to up its game when it comes to imported seafood. At issue is the FDA’s oversight
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Senate ready for confirmation vote on Hahn as next FDA commissioner
The Senate committee charged with reviewing the nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn as the next FDA Commissioner has approved his appointment by an 18-to-5 vote, sending the nomination to a Senator floor vote. If confirmed
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Patient count continues to increase in outbreak linked to fresh blackberries
Two more people are confirmed infected and a sixth state is involved in a hepatitis A outbreak associated with fresh blackberries that were sold in September. More than half of the victims have required hospitalization.
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Waxberry recall due to undeclared sulfites and cyclamates
Syosset, NY-based company Lin’s Waha Int’l Corp. is recalling it’s 8.11-ounce (230G) packages of Suantianyangmei Waxberry and Bingtangyangmei Waxberry because they contain undeclared sulfites and cyclamates. The products were distributed to retail stores nationwide.
Waxberries
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Sushi recall in 31 states; sent to Trader Joe’s, 7-Eleven, others
Fuji Food Products Inc. has initiated a recall of ready to eat sushi, salads and spring rolls due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The products have dates through Dec. 6 and were sold
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FDA issues warning letters to cereal, CBD companies
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 months after they are sent.
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‘Tangible benefits’ from standards and testing include fewer illnesses
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Editor’s note: This interview was originally published by the Pew Charitable Trusts and is reprinted here with permission.
Meat and poultry safety regulations should reflect latest science:
FDA alert modifications include candy, cantaloupes, foreign fish, canned goods
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as
Continue Reading