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Finnish customs finds illegal import of meat

Authorities in Finland have uncovered large quantities of unrefrigerated meat being brought into the country without any documentation. Finnish Customs (Tulli) said the case involves evading taxes and food safety.

By News Desk

/ 3 Jul 2023

Finnish customs finds illegal import of meat

Letter to the Editor: Credit where credit is due

— OPINION — Dear Editor, As an advocate for comprehensive organizational change in FDA’s Food Program, I give Commissioner Califf and his team the credit they are due for the changes

By Michael Taylor

/ 29 Jun 2023

Letter to the Editor: Credit where credit is due

Salmonella outbreak ongoing with 130 sick; Listeria incident over in UK

Investigations into a Salmonella outbreak are ongoing but a Listeria outbreak has ended, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). More than 130 people are sick with Salmonella Mbandaka after

By News Desk

/ 29 Jun 2023

Salmonella outbreak ongoing with 130 sick; Listeria incident over in UK

Some question the FDA commissioner’s plan for the reorganization of the agency’s regulatory office

The head of the Food and Drug Administration says his evolving plan to restructure the food side of the agency is moving forward with changes planned for regulatory affairs, but

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Jun 2023

Some question the FDA commissioner’s plan for the reorganization of the agency’s regulatory office

USDA launches Salmonella Grand Challenge

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) has initiated a far-reaching project called the Salmonella Grand Challenge. The endeavor unites a group of scientists from

By News Desk

/ 21 Jun 2023

USDA launches Salmonella Grand Challenge

EU networks see fraud alerts rise but safety notices decline

The number of notifications in European networks monitoring food fraud increased in 2022, according to a report. The Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN) includes the Rapid Alert System for Food

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Jun 2023

EU networks see fraud alerts rise but safety notices decline

House committee directs FDA Commissioner to unify FDA food programs with a clear chain of command

An appropriations bill from a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives would direct the FDA to unify its food program under one person. The move echoes the sentiment

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Jun 2023

House committee directs FDA Commissioner to unify FDA food programs with a clear chain of command

Codex marks anniversary; FERG to meet again

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Codex are scheduled to hold an event next month to mark their respective anniversaries. 2023 is the 60th anniversary of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

By News Desk

/ 14 Jun 2023

Codex marks anniversary; FERG to meet again

USDA and WFP share food safety thoughts

Codex standards play a vital role in ensuring food safety, according to the USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety. José Emilio Esteban said standards set in Codex are science-based

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Jun 2023

Animal food firm warned by FDA after being implicated in outbreak that killed 52 horses

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

/ 12 Jun 2023

Animal food firm warned by FDA after being implicated in outbreak that killed 52 horses

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Jerome Yoon of the FSIS

Jerome Yoon has been with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service for just over one year, serving as branch chief for the Office of Management’s (OM) Safety &

By U.S. Department of Agriculture

/ 6 Jun 2023

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Jerome Yoon of the FSIS

FDA sends warning to sprouting operation after inspection initiated by Salmonella outbreak

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

/ 5 Jun 2023

FDA sends warning to sprouting operation after inspection initiated by Salmonella outbreak

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Finnish customs finds illegal import of meat

Letter to the Editor: Credit where credit is due

Salmonella outbreak ongoing with 130 sick; Listeria incident over in UK

Some question the FDA commissioner’s plan for the reorganization of the agency’s regulatory office

USDA launches Salmonella Grand Challenge

EU networks see fraud alerts rise but safety notices decline

House committee directs FDA Commissioner to unify FDA food programs with a clear chain of command

Codex marks anniversary; FERG to meet again

USDA and WFP share food safety thoughts

Animal food firm warned by FDA after being implicated in outbreak that killed 52 horses

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Jerome Yoon of the FSIS

FDA sends warning to sprouting operation after inspection initiated by Salmonella outbreak