Food Policy & Law

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Fresh Express receives FDA warning letter after Cyclospora outbreak

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

/ 9 Nov 2020

Fresh Express receives FDA warning letter after Cyclospora outbreak

Judge orders FDA to analyze risks of escape by genetically engineered salmon

Weeks ago, San Francisco JudgeVincent Chhabria signaled his doubts about AquaBounty’s plans to breed its “AquAdvantage” genetic salmon. And an environmental assessment by the Food and Drug Association used

By News Desk

/ 6 Nov 2020

Judge orders FDA to analyze risks of escape by genetically engineered salmon

Paul Kruse enters “not guilty” plea to all charges

Paul Kruse has tendered his “not guilty” plea and waived personal appearance at his arraignment next week. Kruse, former president of Blue Bell Creameries, signed the waiver and entered the

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Nov 2020

Paul Kruse enters “not guilty” plea to all charges

New petition to FSIS seeks inspection change for imported venison products

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released a new petition requesting the agency to modify its voluntary inspection regulations for exotic animal species to include imported exotic animal

By Dan Flynn

/ 4 Nov 2020

New petition to FSIS seeks inspection change for imported venison products

Pesticide opponents want Ninth Circuit to review EPA’s latest dicamba pesticide ruling

Public-interest groups led by the Center for Food Safety want the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to review EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler’s decision to permit

By News Desk

/ 3 Nov 2020

Pesticide opponents want Ninth Circuit to review EPA’s latest dicamba pesticide ruling

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

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Food Policy & Law

Fresh Express receives FDA warning letter after Cyclospora outbreak

Judge orders FDA to analyze risks of escape by genetically engineered salmon

Paul Kruse enters “not guilty” plea to all charges

New petition to FSIS seeks inspection change for imported venison products

Pesticide opponents want Ninth Circuit to review EPA’s latest dicamba pesticide ruling

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

Your Support Protects Public Health