Food Policy & Law

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Dietary guidelines due out in 2025 still in the works

The guidelines for Americans’ food that were promised in summer of 2025 are still in the works. The 2025-2030 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been delayed three

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Jan 2026

Dietary guidelines due out in 2025 still in the works

Polish audit reveals continued Salmonella testing problems

A follow up audit in Poland has found ongoing differences between Salmonella results from official controls and sampling by food businesses. The November 2024 DG Sante audit was undertaken to

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Jan 2026

Polish audit reveals continued Salmonella testing problems

FDA warns California seafood firm about repeat 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

/ 5 Jan 2026

FDA warns California seafood firm about repeat violations

FDA steps up enforcement of import laws because of illegal colors, Salmonella and more

By News Desk

/ 2 Jan 2026

FDA steps up enforcement of import laws because of illegal colors, Salmonella and more

Coalition of consumer advocates demands action on infant formula

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Dec 2025

Coalition of consumer advocates demands action on infant formula

FDA warns New York egg producer after violations of federal law discovered

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

/ 29 Dec 2025

FDA warns New York egg producer after violations of federal law discovered

Border controls reveal supplements problem

By Joe Whitworth

/ 29 Dec 2025

Border controls reveal supplements problem

Investigations target meat, honey and wine sectors in Portugal

The Portuguese Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) conducted several inspections covering animal origin products to verify compliance with legal requirements regarding traceability, freezing procedures and packaging in meat product cutting rooms around Faro.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 26 Dec 2025

Investigations target meat, honey and wine sectors in Portugal

FDA increases enforcement of import laws for seafood, candy and more

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

/ 26 Dec 2025

FDA increases enforcement of import laws for seafood, candy and more

FDA letter to infant formula industry regarding safety was sent more than 2 years ago

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Dec 2025

FDA letter to infant formula industry regarding safety was sent more than 2 years ago

Some say FDA should have acted quicker to help implement ByHeart infant formula recall

Warning letters after the fact not enough.

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Dec 2025

Some say FDA should have acted quicker to help implement ByHeart infant formula recall

Produce firm fined for extending shelf-life dates

A company in England has been fined for labeling foods with false use-by and packing dates. Gradegold Catering Limited, based in Greenford, supplies ready-to-eat fruit and vegetables to trade customers,

By News Desk

/ 22 Dec 2025

Produce firm fined for extending shelf-life dates

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Food Policy & Law

Dietary guidelines due out in 2025 still in the works

Polish audit reveals continued Salmonella testing problems

FDA warns California seafood firm about repeat violations

FDA steps up enforcement of import laws because of illegal colors, Salmonella and more

Coalition of consumer advocates demands action on infant formula

FDA warns New York egg producer after violations of federal law discovered

Border controls reveal supplements problem

Investigations target meat, honey and wine sectors in Portugal

FDA increases enforcement of import laws for seafood, candy and more

FDA letter to infant formula industry regarding safety was sent more than 2 years ago

Some say FDA should have acted quicker to help implement ByHeart infant formula recall

Produce firm fined for extending shelf-life dates

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