Food Policy & Law

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Part four: Tips for working with remote auditors

In part four of this four-part series with SafetyChain Software, Food Safety News reviews how companies and auditors should work together to achieve a more effective remote audit. In an

By Laura Mushrush

/ 2 Nov 2020

Part four: Tips for working with remote auditors

FDA posts alerts against imports of cheese, seafood, juice, etc.

Editor’s note: 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

By News Desk

/ 2 Nov 2020

FDA posts alerts against imports of cheese, seafood, juice, etc.

Two California food companies warned over 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

/ 2 Nov 2020

Defense: Felony charges against ex-Blue Bell president should go away for being “time-barred”

Paul Kruse, former President of Blue Bell Creameries, remains free on a $50,000 appearance bond that restricts his travel to Texas. His “arraignment by a video” is set for

By Dan Flynn

/ 30 Oct 2020

Defense: Felony charges against ex-Blue Bell president should go away for being “time-barred”

EU toughens rules for sesame seeds from India

The European Commission has strengthened checks on sesame seeds from India as recalls due to pesticide residue contamination continue. The move was prompted by food safety incidents notified through the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 Oct 2020

EU toughens rules for sesame seeds from India

IAFP features round table on the challenges and strategies for implementing water treatment in the field

Day Three of the International Association for Food Protection 2020, A Virtual Annual Meeting featured a round table discussion, “This Is How We Do It: Challenges and Strategies for Implementing

By Jonan Pilet

/ 29 Oct 2020

IAFP features round table on the challenges and strategies for implementing water treatment in the field

Kruse defense team is ready to tell what really happened during 2015 listeria outbreak

When he makes his first court appearance tomorrow in Austin, TX, former Blue Bell Creameries President Paul Kruse will not be alone. Chris Flood of Houston and John D. Cline

By Dan Flynn

/ 28 Oct 2020

Kruse defense team is ready to tell what really happened during 2015 listeria outbreak

U.S. regulatory food safety update from Yiannas and Brashears

Day two of The International Association for Food Protection 2020, A Virtual Annual Meeting featured a “U.S. Regulatory Update on Food Safety,” from Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for

By News Desk

/ 27 Oct 2020

U.S. regulatory food safety update from Yiannas and Brashears

Faster line speeds may not be the food safety issue some thought

During the modernization era for meat and poultry, how fast carcasses are moved across the slaughter floor is an issue that’s created controversies involving both food safety and worker

By Dan Flynn

/ 27 Oct 2020

Faster line speeds may not be the food safety issue some thought

Part three: Preparing for your remote audit

In part three of this four-part series with SafetyChain Software, Food Safety News outlines critical steps companies should take to prepare for a remote audit. As new technologies and work

By Laura Mushrush

/ 26 Oct 2020

Part three: Preparing for your remote audit

Companies put of notice for salmonella on pig ear dog treats and foriegn import 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

/ 26 Oct 2020

Companies put of notice for salmonella on pig ear dog treats and foriegn import violations.

Activists successfully defend California law imposed on sale of out-of-state farm products

Sometimes lawyers talk about being able to use a knothole in the law that allows them to pull through much more of their own arguments than one might ordinarily expect.

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Oct 2020

Activists successfully defend California law imposed on sale of out-of-state farm products

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Food Policy & Law

Part four: Tips for working with remote auditors

FDA posts alerts against imports of cheese, seafood, juice, etc.

Two California food companies warned over violations

Defense: Felony charges against ex-Blue Bell president should go away for being “time-barred”

EU toughens rules for sesame seeds from India

IAFP features round table on the challenges and strategies for implementing water treatment in the field

Kruse defense team is ready to tell what really happened during 2015 listeria outbreak

U.S. regulatory food safety update from Yiannas and Brashears

Faster line speeds may not be the food safety issue some thought

Part three: Preparing for your remote audit

Companies put of notice for salmonella on pig ear dog treats and foriegn import violations.

Activists successfully defend California law imposed on sale of out-of-state farm products

Your Support Protects Public Health