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The latest dustup shows Checkoff programs remain popular with Congress

The Spartz-Massie Amendment in Congress, the latest attempt to undermine the federal Checkoff Program, failed this week on a 377 to 49 vote with 13 House members not voting. Reps.

By Dan Flynn

/ 29 Sep 2023

The latest dustup shows Checkoff programs remain popular with Congress

Licensing charges filed against kitchen operators linked to daycare center outbreak

Directors of the company that runs the commercial kitchen linked to an E. Coli outbreak that sickened hundreds of daycare students in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, now face more than $100,

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Sep 2023

Licensing charges filed against kitchen operators linked to daycare center outbreak

Allergen failings prompt fines in New Zealand and Wales

Two importers who failed to translate food allergen declarations into English have been fined in New Zealand. Tokyo Food Company was sentenced on two charges under the Food Act, and

By News Desk

/ 28 Sep 2023

Allergen failings prompt fines in New Zealand and Wales

New FDA administrator says he is ready to cooperate to restructure the agency

The Food and Drug Administration’s first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, Jim Jones, started his work yesterday and sent the below letter to colleagues. FDA Commissioner Robert Calif appointed

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Sep 2023

Bill calls for the USDA to buy more fresh produce from growers and distributors in U.S.

The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act, legislation that would increase and improve USDA’s procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables, is now in the hopper with many supporters. The bill

By News Desk

/ 24 Sep 2023

Bill calls for the USDA to buy more fresh produce from growers and distributors in U.S.

Irish agency reveals seafood safety cases

The agency responsible for seafood safety in the Republic of Ireland has recorded 18 potential breaches of food safety law in the first half of 2023. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority

By News Desk

/ 24 Sep 2023

Irish agency reveals seafood safety cases

FDA continues work on a plan to reduce infant illnesses from Cronobacter in formulas

The Food and Drug Administration has released an update on its work to develop a strategy to help prevent Cronobacter sakazakii illnesses related to powdered infant formula. The agency is

By Coral Beach

/ 21 Sep 2023

FDA continues work on a plan to reduce infant illnesses from Cronobacter in formulas

Not everyone likes the dual listing plan for JBS

Since Brazil’s JBS in 2007 acquired assets of Swift & Company in North America, there’s been anticipation that it would eventually tap equity markets in the United States.

By Dan Flynn

/ 21 Sep 2023

Not everyone likes the dual listing plan for JBS

The Kratom industry wants the FDA to send down some regulation

Import alerts, warning letters, and seizures by U.S. Marshals involving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are not uncommon where Kratom is involved. The tropical tree native

By Dan Flynn

/ 19 Sep 2023

The Kratom industry wants the FDA to send down some regulation

Salmonella, filth, undeclared drugs lead FDA to step up enforcement on imported food

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the

By News Desk

/ 19 Sep 2023

Foreign Supplier Verification Program inspection of California import company leads to FDA warning

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

/ 18 Sep 2023

Foreign Supplier Verification Program inspection of California import company leads to FDA warning

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

A senator and representative have introduced legislation that would give the FDA and CDC authority to enter and collect samples at feedlots during foodborne illness outbreaks. Federal agencies currently cannot

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2023

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

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Food Policy & Law

The latest dustup shows Checkoff programs remain popular with Congress

Licensing charges filed against kitchen operators linked to daycare center outbreak

Allergen failings prompt fines in New Zealand and Wales

New FDA administrator says he is ready to cooperate to restructure the agency

Bill calls for the USDA to buy more fresh produce from growers and distributors in U.S.

Irish agency reveals seafood safety cases

FDA continues work on a plan to reduce infant illnesses from Cronobacter in formulas

Not everyone likes the dual listing plan for JBS

The Kratom industry wants the FDA to send down some regulation

Salmonella, filth, undeclared drugs lead FDA to step up enforcement on imported food

Foreign Supplier Verification Program inspection of California import company leads to FDA warning

Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks

Your Support Protects Public Health