FDA

Import alert changes include catfish, French cheese, papayas

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

By News Desk

/ 19 Dec 2019

Import alert changes include catfish, French cheese, papayas

Enzi-Tester bill would make FDA-USDA agreement on cell-culture technology the law of the land

A bipartisan pair of influential Western senators wants to “cement into law how government agencies regulate food produced using animal cell-culture technology.” Sens. Mike Enzi, R-WY, and Jon

By News Desk

/ 18 Dec 2019

Enzi-Tester bill would make FDA-USDA agreement on cell-culture technology the law of the land

USDA report shows more than half of foods tested have pesticide residues

While more than half of the foods tested had pesticide residues, less than 1 percent of the commodities covered by the USDA’s Pesticide Data Program had levels above legal

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Dec 2019

USDA report shows more than half of foods tested have pesticide residues

FDA issues warning letters to Friendly’s for ice cream plant and Hill’s Pet Nutrition for Vitamin D

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

/ 16 Dec 2019

FDA issues warning letters to Friendly’s for ice cream plant and Hill’s Pet Nutrition for Vitamin D

Cookie season in the midst of flour recalls

Most people know it’s unsafe to eat raw dough, but most only think of the dangers of raw eggs and the risk of Salmonella. In light of recent flour

By Jonan Pilet

/ 13 Dec 2019

Cookie season in the midst of flour recalls

Listeria risk prompts recall of dozens of smoked salmon products

Retailers in several states received cold smoked salmon that is now under recall because of positive test results for Listeria bacteria. Operations at the implicated production plant are suspended. Catsmo

By News Desk

/ 12 Dec 2019

Listeria risk prompts recall of dozens of smoked salmon products

FDA modifies import alerts for French cheese, fruit, spices, fish, honey and more

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

By News Desk

/ 11 Dec 2019

FDA modifies import alerts for French cheese, fruit, spices, fish, honey and more

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

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Dec 2019

UPDATED: New international E. coli outbreak hits 3 U.S. states, 5 Canada provinces

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

By News Desk

/ 9 Dec 2019

Company recalls fresh fruit from hospitals, schools, etc., amid Salmonella Javiana outbreak

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

By Dan Flynn

/ 9 Dec 2019

GAO recommends FDA improve oversight of import alert removal decisions

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

By Dan Flynn

/ 5 Dec 2019

Senate ready for confirmation vote on Hahn as next FDA commissioner

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

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Dec 2019

Patient count continues to increase in outbreak linked to fresh blackberries

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FDA

Import alert changes include catfish, French cheese, papayas

Enzi-Tester bill would make FDA-USDA agreement on cell-culture technology the law of the land

USDA report shows more than half of foods tested have pesticide residues

FDA issues warning letters to Friendly’s for ice cream plant and Hill’s Pet Nutrition for Vitamin D

Listeria risk prompts recall of dozens of smoked salmon products

FDA modifies import alerts for French cheese, fruit, spices, fish, honey and more

UPDATED: New international E. coli outbreak hits 3 U.S. states, 5 Canada provinces

Company recalls fresh fruit from hospitals, schools, etc., amid Salmonella Javiana outbreak

GAO recommends FDA improve oversight of import alert removal decisions

Senate ready for confirmation vote on Hahn as next FDA commissioner

Patient count continues to increase in outbreak linked to fresh blackberries

Your Support Protects Public Health