An indoor agricultural evolution is in the making. That’s how some people see the surge of interest in growing leafy greens in greenhouses. No doubt about it, this approach to farming has increased dramatically in
Continue Reading Safety aspects of indoor farming signal a change in agriculture
Acts of terrorism and other intentional tampering with food are the subjects of the third and final installment of industry regulatory guidance on how to deal with the intentional adulteration of the food supply.
With
Continue Reading FDA issues final draft guidance to help businesses find and eliminate tampering
A recently announced interpretation of authority on mandatory recalls weakens food safety.
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision late last year not to order a mandatory recall of yellowfin tuna that sickened at least
Continue Reading FDA should require recall of unsafe tuna to protect consumers
If hindsight’s 20/20, and if Barbara Walters co-hosted 20/20, what are the odds that 2020’s crystal ball will show a clear picture of the year ahead? Who knows. I just had to get the
Continue Reading Are we there yet? Where are we going in 2020
With a public meeting and a webinar, the FDA plans to gather input on the plan for it’s “New Era of Smarter Food Safety” and explain how a new program will help defend against acts
Continue Reading FDA wants to know what the public thinks about food safety plan
The FDA revealed Tuesday that it has flexed some previously unexercised muscles by issuing the first ever warning letter to an importer for failure to follow the Foreign Supplier Verification Program food safety rule.
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Continue Reading FDA throws new enforcement punch; U.S. importer in the corner
Describing the U.S. food safety system as “hopelessly fragmented and outdated,” a congresswoman is pushing for the creation of a single federal agency to secure the nation’s food supply.
Currently, the Food and Drug Administration
Continue Reading Congressional duo continues push for switch to single food safety agency
A federal judge in California has told the Food and Drug Administration, which is the nation’s leading food regulator, to stop dragging its feet on the long-awaited rules surrounding food recalls and outbreaks of
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: So says the Court — FDA what are ‘high risk’ Foods?
It was three years ago that the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said the FDA did not have an efficient and effective procedure for food recalls.
It
Continue Reading FDA settles lawsuit, agrees to deadlines for its remaining risky business
The pattern is well established. Bad things happen, and then good things happen as a result.
But, one man who is uniquely positioned to peer into the future with an informed eye doesn’t think the
Continue Reading There’s good call for optimism, but grave reasons for concern remain
