Food Policy & Law

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Warning Letter sent to Promex Distribution for violating federal law

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

/ 4 May 2020

Warning Letter sent to Promex Distribution for violating federal law

Former Blue Bell chief charged with federal felonies in criminal information filing

When Paul W. Kruse three years ago stepped down as the CEO of the 111-year old Blue Bell Creameries, he was hailed for practicing “stellar crisis communications” in bringing the

By Dan Flynn

/ 1 May 2020

Former Blue Bell chief charged with federal felonies in criminal information filing

Report says U.S. is failing food safety 101; incidence of illnesses still increasing

Attempts to reduce food poisoning are failing as the U.S. incidence of foodborne illnesses continues to increase. Infections from five of eight pathogens tracked by the CDC are on

By Coral Beach

/ 1 May 2020

Report says U.S. is failing food safety 101; incidence of illnesses still increasing

Demand for federal court take over of Smithfield pork plant goes unanswered

Going into a motion hearing yesterday, attorneys for Smithfield Foods might have expected a quick ruling in their favor. After all, hours earlier the company’s plant had been placed

By Dan Flynn

/ 1 May 2020

Demand for federal court take over of Smithfield pork plant goes unanswered

Pathogens, misbranding, undeclared colors, etc. spur alert modifications

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

/ 30 Apr 2020

Pathogens, misbranding, undeclared colors, etc. spur alert modifications

Data shows connection between unpasteurized milk and infections

After reviewing details of brucellosis illnesses from recent years, including a 19-state outbreak, researchers are saying their findings show a link between raw milk and such infections. Although the researchers

By News Desk

/ 29 Apr 2020

Data shows connection between unpasteurized milk and infections

Updated — Executive Order to meat Industry: No more closures

Updated content throughout — President Donald J. Trump has by Executive Order placed the American meat industry under the Defense Production Act to prevent meat shortages by keeping meat processing plants

By Dan Flynn

/ 28 Apr 2020

Updated — Executive Order to meat Industry: No more closures

Mood turns sour as meat and poultry industry tries to keep production up with demand

When they have not sold enough spot advertising, broadcasters air public service announcements that these days are all about how we are “in this together.” But up and down the

By Dan Flynn

/ 28 Apr 2020

Mood turns sour as meat and poultry industry tries to keep production up with demand

Which? renews mandatory hygiene rating call

A consumer group wants mandatory display of food hygiene ratings across the United Kingdom so people can make informed choices when dining out. Which? said it was concerned consumers are

By Joe Whitworth

/ 28 Apr 2020

Which? renews mandatory hygiene rating call

FDA sends warning letters to companies across the U.S.

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

/ 27 Apr 2020

FDA sends warning letters to companies across the U.S.

10 things state departments of agriculture are doing to keep Americans fed during the pandemic

Opinion By Amanda Culp, NASDA 1. Ensuring 46 million food and agriculture workers remain essential so that we can continue to feed America. As more states adopt shelter-in-place measures to

By Guest Contributor

/ 26 Apr 2020

10 things state departments of agriculture are doing to keep Americans fed during the pandemic

CDC provides first guidance to a specific meat plant for combating COVID-19 among employees

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dropped off a 15-page report at the South Dakota Health Department that contains the key for getting all the nation’s

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Apr 2020

CDC provides first guidance to a specific meat plant for combating COVID-19 among employees

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Food Policy & Law

Warning Letter sent to Promex Distribution for violating federal law

Former Blue Bell chief charged with federal felonies in criminal information filing

Report says U.S. is failing food safety 101; incidence of illnesses still increasing

Demand for federal court take over of Smithfield pork plant goes unanswered

Pathogens, misbranding, undeclared colors, etc. spur alert modifications

Data shows connection between unpasteurized milk and infections

Updated — Executive Order to meat Industry: No more closures

Mood turns sour as meat and poultry industry tries to keep production up with demand

Which? renews mandatory hygiene rating call

FDA sends warning letters to companies across the U.S.

10 things state departments of agriculture are doing to keep Americans fed during the pandemic

CDC provides first guidance to a specific meat plant for combating COVID-19 among employees

Your Support Protects Public Health