Food Policy & Law

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USDA launches internal investigation into handling of Boar’s Head inspections

The USDA Inspector General has launched an internal investigation into the agency’s handling of problems at a Boar’s Head production plant linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak. Sen.

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Oct 2024

FSIS gives everybody 72 more days to comment on Salmonella rule for poultry

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has granted a second extension to the comment period for the Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products proposed rule and determination — this time

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Oct 2024

FSIS gives everybody 72 more days to comment on Salmonella rule for poultry

FDA cracks down on food importers for major safety 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

/ 14 Oct 2024

FDA cracks down on food importers for major safety violations

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pesticides, heavy metals and more

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By News Desk

/ 12 Oct 2024

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pesticides, heavy metals and more

Consent decree related to deadly outbreak bars company from making and selling cheese

A federal court has entered into a consent decree with Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. regarding a deadly Listeria outbreak traced to its cheeses. The U.S. District Court for the

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Oct 2024

Consent decree related to deadly outbreak bars company from making and selling cheese

FDA chief will wrap up the first month of new human foods program with Alliance webinar

One month into the FDA’s new Human Foods Program, Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones will appear in a webinar by the Alliance for a Stronger FDA. The FDA the country’

By Dan Flynn

/ 9 Oct 2024

FDA chief will wrap up the first month of new human foods program with Alliance webinar

Pennsylvania wants to prevent out-of-state raw milk sales by Amos Miller

Because pasteurization is the defense against potentially deadly avian flu, it can be argued that raw milk has never been more dangerous than now. But today, a state appeals court

By Dan Flynn

/ 8 Oct 2024

Pennsylvania wants to prevent out-of-state raw milk sales by Amos Miller

Australia consults on planned import changes for five foods

Australia is proposing changes to food safety requirements for several imported foods. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has opened a consultation on the plans that cover dates, melons,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Oct 2024

Australia consults on planned import changes for five foods

FDA increases controls on certain imported foods including cheese, cantaloupes and peppers

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

By News Desk

/ 5 Oct 2024

FDA increases controls on certain imported foods including cheese, cantaloupes and peppers

Newsom signs law to prevent California schools from serving food with certain additives

It took a few days, but California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the first-of-its-kind ban on six harmful dyes in school food. The new law prohibits public schools from serving

By Dan Flynn

/ 4 Oct 2024

Newsom signs law to prevent California schools from serving food with certain additives

Consumer interests join with the poultry industry in asking USDA for more time on the Salmonella rule

Leading consumer interests advocating food safety are asking USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for a six-month comment extension for the new poultry standard for Salmonella that was

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Oct 2024

Consumer interests join with the poultry industry in asking USDA for more time on the Salmonella rule

FDA streamlines consumer complaint process

As part of the FDA’s new Human Foods Program reorganization, which went into effect Oct. 1, the agency has announced a streamlined approach for processing consumer complaints. The process

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Oct 2024

FDA streamlines consumer complaint process

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Food Policy & Law

USDA launches internal investigation into handling of Boar’s Head inspections

FSIS gives everybody 72 more days to comment on Salmonella rule for poultry

FDA cracks down on food importers for major safety violations

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pesticides, heavy metals and more

FDA chief will wrap up the first month of new human foods program with Alliance webinar

Pennsylvania wants to prevent out-of-state raw milk sales by Amos Miller

Australia consults on planned import changes for five foods

FDA increases controls on certain imported foods including cheese, cantaloupes and peppers

Newsom signs law to prevent California schools from serving food with certain additives

Consumer interests join with the poultry industry in asking USDA for more time on the Salmonella rule

FDA streamlines consumer complaint process