Government Agencies

Eggs linked to multi-year Salmonella outbreak; 25 flocks tested positive this year so far

At least 100 people have fallen ill in the past three years after eating British eggs, with almost half of them stricken this year. Public Health England (PHE) has recorded

By News Desk

/ 24 Sep 2019

Eggs linked to multi-year Salmonella outbreak; 25 flocks tested positive this year so far

Dr. Bronner’s makes large contribution to Oregon magic mushroom campaign

Thomas and Sheri Eckert found a friend in David Bronner, CEO of the top-selling natural brand of soap. Dr. Bronner’s is matching up to $150,000 in contributions to

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Sep 2019

Dr. Bronner’s makes large contribution to Oregon magic mushroom campaign

FDA wants to know what the public thinks about food safety plan

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

By News Desk

/ 22 Sep 2019

FDA wants to know what the public thinks about food safety plan

Possible new source for botulism toxin among issues discussed by EU network

European networks tasked with identifying emerging risks discussed 18 potential issues in 2018. They were classified according to hazard with microbiological responsible for 10 issues, two for chemical and other,

By News Desk

/ 22 Sep 2019

Possible new source for botulism toxin among issues discussed by EU network

Produce markets in U.S. are again getting their fill of Mexican tomatoes

An agreement between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Mexican tomato growers is now in effect. It means the U.S. border is again open to Mexico’s $2

By News Desk

/ 21 Sep 2019

Produce markets in U.S. are again getting their fill of Mexican tomatoes

Downer pigs will continue to get extra time to recover

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service isn’t changing the way it deals with non-ambulatory disabled pigs. An animal activist organization, Farm Sanctuary, had petitioned FSIS to have non-ambulatory

By Dan Flynn

/ 20 Sep 2019

Downer pigs will continue to get extra time to recover

Why we are modernizing swine slaughter inspection

Opinion USDA’s Mindy Brashears submitted this column to Food Safety News this week. In the world of food safety, 1993 was a watershed moment. Early that year, hundreds of

By U.S. Department of Agriculture

/ 19 Sep 2019

Why we are modernizing swine slaughter inspection

Final hog rule sent off to the Federal Register, ending the HIMP pilot era after 22 years

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s new regulatory system for market hogs is a direct descendant of the food safety reforms first put in place after the

By Dan Flynn

/ 18 Sep 2019

Final hog rule sent off to the Federal Register, ending the HIMP pilot era after 22 years

Truck driver safety rules with changes around food and agriculture

With the deadline approaching, new safety rules for truck drivers, including definitions for agricultural commodities are not getting much public feedback. The deadline for comments is Sept. 27, 2019, and

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 Sep 2019

Truck driver safety rules with changes around food and agriculture

Chemical analysis gaps found in UK lab review

Gaps in capability to perform some chemical analyses have been identified in a review into official laboratories in the United Kingdom. The review assessed the capacity, capability, and governance of

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Sep 2019

Chemical analysis gaps found in UK lab review

GAO report examines how date label confusion contributes to food waste

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) wants something done about confusing date labels that contribute to food waste. GAO recommends the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Serice (FSIS)

By Dan Flynn

/ 13 Sep 2019

GAO report examines how date label confusion contributes to food waste

Growers want coconuts off the FDA list of major allergens

Tree nuts, including coconuts, are classified as “major allergens” under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA). But a campaign is now underway to get coconuts

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Sep 2019

Growers want coconuts off the FDA list of major allergens

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Government Agencies

Eggs linked to multi-year Salmonella outbreak; 25 flocks tested positive this year so far

Dr. Bronner’s makes large contribution to Oregon magic mushroom campaign

FDA wants to know what the public thinks about food safety plan

Possible new source for botulism toxin among issues discussed by EU network

Produce markets in U.S. are again getting their fill of Mexican tomatoes

Downer pigs will continue to get extra time to recover

Why we are modernizing swine slaughter inspection

Final hog rule sent off to the Federal Register, ending the HIMP pilot era after 22 years

Truck driver safety rules with changes around food and agriculture

Chemical analysis gaps found in UK lab review

GAO report examines how date label confusion contributes to food waste

Growers want coconuts off the FDA list of major allergens

Your Support Protects Public Health