Food Policy & Law

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UK food agencies highlight key food crime topics

Raw pet food, smokies, and unapproved producers were some of the issues identified by food agencies in the United Kingdom in a report on food crime. Details come from the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 16 Sep 2024

UK food agencies highlight key food crime topics

FDA warns food companies for violations in acidified foods and seafood imports

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 16 Sep 2024

FDA warns food companies for violations in acidified foods and seafood imports

FDA steps up enforcement on imports

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

/ 14 Sep 2024

The case for Kratom is going to the movies

“The Mysteries of Kratom,” a documentary exploring the potential of kratom in addressing America’s opioid epidemic, will become available for free on YouTube starting on Monday, Sept. 16. The

By Dan Flynn

/ 13 Sep 2024

The case for Kratom is going to the movies

USDA refuses to answer questions about Boar’s Head production plant and inspections

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is refusing to answer questions about the inspectors and testing results involved in the Boar’s Head deli meats outbreak that has

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Sep 2024

USDA refuses to answer questions about Boar’s Head production plant and inspections

Publisher’s Platform: WTF? – ‘Imminent Threat’ 2 years ago? A deadly tale of Listeria at Boar’s Head

— OPINION — The New York Times just dropped: ‘Imminent Threat’ Found at Boar’s Head Plant 2 Years Before Fatal Listeria Outbreak U.S. inspectors listed serious problems in 2022 that

By Bill Marler

/ 11 Sep 2024

Publisher’s Platform: WTF? – ‘Imminent Threat’ 2 years ago? A deadly tale of Listeria at Boar’s Head

FSIS delivers the final word on four food safety petitions

Four petitions for policy changes — one from 2016 — have received final rulings from USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The oldest petition was from the Animal Welfare Institute

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Sep 2024

FSIS delivers the final word on four food safety petitions

Publisher’s Platform: Questions that Boar’s Head and FSIS need to Answer

And, there will be other questions for others too. The great thing about my job is that I know a lot of smart people in Food Safety who really care.

By Bill Marler

/ 9 Sep 2024

Publisher’s Platform: Questions that Boar’s Head and FSIS need to Answer

FDA gets a vote of confidence from NCSL

The bipartisan voice for the nation’s state legislatures has expressed new confidence in the federal Food and Drug Administration for food safety. It is supporting adequate Congressional funding for

By Dan Flynn

/ 9 Sep 2024

FDA issues warnings to water company over mold contamination and infant formula producer lacking Cronobacter testing

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 9 Sep 2024

FDA issues warnings to water company over mold contamination and infant formula producer lacking Cronobacter testing

FDA steps up enforcement against certain imported foods

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

/ 7 Sep 2024

FDA steps up enforcement against certain imported foods

Representative introduces bill for FDA to share information with local entities

A U.S. representative has introduced a bill that would allow the FDA to share information with state and local entities for the purpose of investigating foodborne outbreaks and food

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Sep 2024

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Food Policy & Law

UK food agencies highlight key food crime topics

FDA warns food companies for violations in acidified foods and seafood imports

FDA steps up enforcement on imports

The case for Kratom is going to the movies

USDA refuses to answer questions about Boar’s Head production plant and inspections

Publisher’s Platform: WTF? – ‘Imminent Threat’ 2 years ago? A deadly tale of Listeria at Boar’s Head

FSIS delivers the final word on four food safety petitions

Publisher’s Platform: Questions that Boar’s Head and FSIS need to Answer

FDA gets a vote of confidence from NCSL

FDA issues warnings to water company over mold contamination and infant formula producer lacking Cronobacter testing

FDA steps up enforcement against certain imported foods

Representative introduces bill for FDA to share information with local entities