Government Agencies

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-

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

FDA adopts decade-old draft guidance for arsenic in apple juice

It’s been 10 years in the making, but the FDA has announced final guidance on the levels of arsenic in apple juice, seen as crucial for children’s safety.

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Jun 2023

FDA adopts decade-old draft guidance for arsenic in apple juice

Senate child labor oversight looks to be a rehash of the mostly known information

— ANALYSIS — Congress is putting a toe in the nation’s child labor scandal but its action looks to be more about re-visiting old ground than opening new investigations. A

By Dan Flynn

/ 1 Jun 2023

Senate child labor oversight looks to be a rehash of the mostly known information

CDC confirms that cashew brie caused multistate Salmonella outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report on a four state outbreak that sickened 20 people. The implicated Salmonellas were linked to the same brand of

By Coral Beach

/ 31 May 2023

CDC confirms that cashew brie caused multistate Salmonella outbreak

EU audit covers ethylene oxide and Salmonella in sesame seeds from India

The European Commission’s health and safety unit has revealed progress has been made in India’s controls of Salmonella in sesame seeds but more needs to be done. A

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 May 2023

EU audit covers ethylene oxide and Salmonella in sesame seeds from India

USDA announces case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in South Carolina beef cow

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in an approximately five-year-old or old beef cow at a slaughter

By News Desk

/ 24 May 2023

USDA announces case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in South Carolina beef cow

New report in Singapore reveals food safety situation in 2022

The number of foodborne illness cases continues to be kept at low levels in Singapore, according to authorities. Data comes from statistics on the country’s food supply and food

By News Desk

/ 23 May 2023

New report in Singapore reveals food safety situation in 2022

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Government Agencies

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

FDA adopts decade-old draft guidance for arsenic in apple juice

Senate child labor oversight looks to be a rehash of the mostly known information

CDC confirms that cashew brie caused multistate Salmonella outbreak

EU audit covers ethylene oxide and Salmonella in sesame seeds from India

USDA announces case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in South Carolina beef cow

New report in Singapore reveals food safety situation in 2022

Your Support Protects Public Health