Government Agencies

Olive oil and caterers subject to controls in Czech Republic

An inspection campaign in the Czech Republic has revealed problems with almost half of olive oil samples tested. State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI) testing focused on the quality

By News Desk

/ 9 Feb 2025

Olive oil and caterers subject to controls in Czech Republic

A future-looking, prevention-based national food safety strategy

— OPINION — Recently, the Government Accountability Office issued a report calling for a unified food safety strategy. There aren’t too many topics more important for a nation than its ability

By Frank Yiannas

/ 6 Feb 2025

A future-looking, prevention-based national food safety strategy

Government Accountability Office says the country needs a unified food safety system

A new report from the Government Accountability Office states that most goals to reduce foodborne illnesses in America have not been met. The GAO report points out that the safety

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Feb 2025

Government Accountability Office says the country needs a unified food safety system

Esteban leaving USDA for private sector

Dr. Emilio Esteban is leaving the USDA to take a job with Mérieux NutriSciences as Chief Scientific Officer for its North America division and head of its Global Analytical Hub.

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Feb 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Senators step up to help save FDA funding of state inspection programs

— OPINION — Democratic senators are expressing alarm about planned budget reallocations at the Food and Drug Administration that they fear will threaten the nation’s food safety system. In a letter

By Bill Marler

/ 31 Jan 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Senators step up to help save FDA funding of state inspection programs

Rise in EU fraud and non-compliance notices in December

The number of food fraud and non-compliance suspicions raised by European member states climbed in December 2024. The 248 alerts are up from 232 in November 2024 but down from

By News Desk

/ 29 Jan 2025

Rise in EU fraud and non-compliance notices in December

FDA warns bakery for food safety violations, including sanitation and allergen control failures

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks

By Jonan Pilet

/ 27 Jan 2025

FDA warns bakery for food safety violations, including sanitation and allergen control failures

Food Standards Scotland looks into food sold on Facebook, other social media

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is to develop guidance for sellers of food on social media after a survey found buying products in this way was more common than predicted. Research

By Joe Whitworth

/ 27 Jan 2025

Food Standards Scotland looks into food sold on Facebook, other social media

Acting FDA Commissioner named

Dr. Sara Brenner has been named acting commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Brenner replaces Dr. Robert Califf. The announcement was made quietly via an update made online to

By News Desk

/ 24 Jan 2025

USDA includes special Boar’s Head review in annual sampling plan

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is continuing its sampling plan and has published updates for the 2025 fiscal year. The plan is designed to leverage technological and

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jan 2025

USDA includes special Boar’s Head review in annual sampling plan

Government Accountability Office finds problems with FDA inspection rates

In response to a report from the Government Accountability Office, the FDA says the biggest stumbling block to conducting inspections of food facilities is understaffing. The Food and Drug Administration

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Jan 2025

Government Accountability Office finds problems with FDA inspection rates

The Litigated Dish: GAO Urges USDA to Strengthen Meat and Poultry Oversight

Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) once again highlighted what food safety advocates, public health organizations, and industry experts have known for years: the U.S. Department of

By Ilana Korchia

/ 22 Jan 2025

The Litigated Dish: GAO Urges USDA to Strengthen Meat and Poultry Oversight

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Government Agencies

Olive oil and caterers subject to controls in Czech Republic

A future-looking, prevention-based national food safety strategy

Government Accountability Office says the country needs a unified food safety system

Esteban leaving USDA for private sector

Publisher’s Platform: Senators step up to help save FDA funding of state inspection programs

Rise in EU fraud and non-compliance notices in December

FDA warns bakery for food safety violations, including sanitation and allergen control failures

Food Standards Scotland looks into food sold on Facebook, other social media

Acting FDA Commissioner named

USDA includes special Boar’s Head review in annual sampling plan

Government Accountability Office finds problems with FDA inspection rates

The Litigated Dish: GAO Urges USDA to Strengthen Meat and Poultry Oversight

Your Support Protects Public Health