Food Policy & Law

Stay informed about regulatory actions, legal developments, and policy changes affecting food safety. Our coverage tracks FDA warnings, enforcement actions, industry lawsuits, and legislative updates that shape food safety standards. From import restrictions to compliance guidance, we help you understand the regulatory landscape and its impact on public health and the food supply.

Warning sent to company in California because of 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

/ 21 Sep 2020

Warning sent to company in California because of import violations

Austin federal court makes it official: Blue Bell owes record $17.25 million in criminal penalties

A federal court in Texas sentenced ice cream manufacturer Blue Bell Creameries L.P. to pay $17.25 million in criminal penalties for shipments of contaminated products linked to a

By News Desk

/ 18 Sep 2020

Austin federal court makes it official: Blue Bell owes record $17.25 million in criminal penalties

Plant-based food producers sue state in federal court to block disclaimer requirement

Burgers, hotdogs, meatballs, jerky, sausage, chorizo, bacon and corned beef are among the products that will be defined as meat in Oklahoma on Nov. 1 when the Sooner State’s

By Dan Flynn

/ 17 Sep 2020

Plant-based food producers sue state in federal court to block disclaimer requirement

USDA assistance will be available to storm victims after Sally passes

contributed The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Sally that USDA has programs that provide assistance

By U.S. Department of Agriculture

/ 16 Sep 2020

USDA assistance will be available to storm victims after Sally passes

FDA flexes FSMA permanent injunction muscles for the first time

More than two years after sending a warning letter to the firm — and more than nine years after gaining the power to do so — the FDA has today, for the

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Sep 2020

FDA flexes FSMA permanent injunction muscles for the first time

Blowback from industry and union on OSHA for Smithfield/JBS fines

Those OSHA fines for not protecting employees from the coronavirus are getting blow-back from both the industry and the union. The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) issued a statement

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Sep 2020

Blowback from industry and union on OSHA for Smithfield/JBS fines

USDA puts inspectors on egg “patrol” and gives egg producers more flexibility

Federal egg inspections are getting an update for the first time in 50 years, according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The new egg inspection rule will

By News Desk

/ 10 Sep 2020

USDA puts inspectors on egg “patrol” and gives egg producers more flexibility

Transparency is (redacted)

Opinion Every week I pore over the warning letters the Food and Drug Administration has sent to food firms. These letters are sent to food companies in the U.S.

By Jonan Pilet

/ 9 Sep 2020

Judge leaves USDA to decide on ‘Product of USA,’ but FTC might lend a hand on the labels

The latest attempt to force the USDA to reinstate country of origin labeling (COOL) rules fell short. A federal judge in New Mexico granted motions on Aug. 27 by defendants

By News Desk

/ 2 Sep 2020

Judge leaves USDA to decide on ‘Product of USA,’ but FTC might lend a hand on the labels

Six companies put on notice after FDA uncovers 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

/ 31 Aug 2020

Six companies put on notice after FDA uncovers violations

Tougher safety provisions added to leafy greens agreements in key states

The Leafy Greens Greens Marketing Agreements in California and Arizona have been amended by their Advisory Boards to require additional safety practices for growing leafy greens such as romaine lettuce

By News Desk

/ 29 Aug 2020

Tougher safety provisions added to leafy greens agreements in key states

Consumer Reports takes consumers by hand on fresh produce and pesticides

Everybody knows the story about Goldilocks and the Three Bears and that porridge that was too cold and too hot but was finally “just right.” Consumer Reports is looking at

By Dan Flynn

/ 27 Aug 2020

Consumer Reports takes consumers by hand on fresh produce and pesticides

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Food Policy & Law

Warning sent to company in California because of import violations

Austin federal court makes it official: Blue Bell owes record $17.25 million in criminal penalties

Plant-based food producers sue state in federal court to block disclaimer requirement

USDA assistance will be available to storm victims after Sally passes

Blowback from industry and union on OSHA for Smithfield/JBS fines

USDA puts inspectors on egg “patrol” and gives egg producers more flexibility

Transparency is (redacted)

Judge leaves USDA to decide on ‘Product of USA,’ but FTC might lend a hand on the labels

Six companies put on notice after FDA uncovers violations

Tougher safety provisions added to leafy greens agreements in key states

Consumer Reports takes consumers by hand on fresh produce and pesticides

Your Support Protects Public Health