The pandemic has stretched resources for the group, but the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) has developed an interim plan and is continuing with its work.
The organization was launched in 2011 when three
Continue Reading Multi-agency group continues work despite staffing challenges during pandemic
The FDA Commissioner and USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety are the top officials charged with keeping food safe for Americans.
More than 60 days ago, President Biden nominated Robert Califf as FDA Commissioner and
Continue Reading Califf clears Senate H.E.L.P. Committee, while Esteban is stuck in Agriculture
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By Mindy Brashears
As we ended 2021 I kept my blogs upbeat and holiday-focused, given the season. There is a time for fun, a time for recognizing the hard work of our
Continue Reading Former USDA official says consumers are scientifically responsible for food safety
The USDA has announced the recall of nearly 30,000 pounds of ground beef, including Kroger-branded ground beef sold at Fred Meyer and QFC supermarkets, as well as products sold at Albertsons, Walmart, and WinCo grocery
Continue Reading Ground beef sold at Kroger, Walmart, other major retailers recalled for E. coli risk
During the pandemic, virtual inspections of restaurants and domestic food manufacturers became standard. Remote audits of foreign inspection practices are part of that new normal.
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Jan. 5 released
Continue Reading USDA’s remote audit gives a pass to Poland’s pork inspection system
Continue Reading Pizza recall because of undeclared allergen and misbranding
The pandemic will no doubt net more headlines in 2022 than any other topic, but that doesn’t mean discussions and news coverage about food safety will fade away. Along with recalls, outbreaks, and regulations, there
Continue Reading The crystal ball for 2022 shows several food safety topics still in the spotlight
Amos Miller, the Amish agri-businessman from Bird-In-Hand, PA, is likely to again be required to reimburse USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for investigation costs.
The only question is the amount he likely owes,
Continue Reading Amos Miller owes more reimbursement charges to FSIS for investigating his farm
The year 2021 again found food recalls competing with the pandemic for the public’s attention.
Food recalls are never simple. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration regulate
Continue Reading More looking back at 2021 recalls
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for an undetermined amount of 43 imported meat and poultry products from China.
A recall was not requested because FSIS has been
Continue Reading USDA issues public alert on dozens of Chinese meat and poultry products
