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Irish oysters blocked in Hong Kong; beef exports to China resume

Oysters from Ireland have been linked to illnesses in Hong Kong. In other news from the region, China is lifting a 2020 ban on beef exports due to BSE this

By News Desk

/ 8 Jan 2023

Irish oysters blocked in Hong Kong; beef exports to China resume

States get a new model food code from FDA

Just in time for the January kick-off of states’ 2023 legislative seasons, FDA is out with the 2022 Food Code. It’s the 10th edition of the Food Code, which

By News Desk

/ 4 Jan 2023

States get a new model food code from FDA

New ‘Waters of the United States’ rule rushed out ahead of SCOTUS ruling in Sackett v. EPA

The EPA and the Army, the federal agencies involved in the Clean Water Act, handed down new definitive language for “water of the United States” (WOTUS) in the form of

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Jan 2023

New ‘Waters of the United States’ rule rushed out ahead of SCOTUS ruling in Sackett v. EPA

Listeria outbreak investigation details revealed in FDA warning letter to Big Olaf Creamery

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

/ 2 Jan 2023

Listeria outbreak investigation details revealed in FDA warning letter to Big Olaf Creamery

Projects and events focus on food safety in Africa

A range of projects have been started recently to improve food safety in Africa. Involved groups are the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the

By News Desk

/ 31 Dec 2022

Projects and events focus on food safety in Africa

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Joseph Smith of the FSIS

Joseph Smith, a consumer safety inspector (CSI) in the Chicago District, has been with FSIS for almost ten years. He began his career with the agency in February 2013 as

By U.S. Department of Agriculture

/ 26 Dec 2022

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Joseph Smith of the FSIS

Import violations bring warnings to companies across the U.S.

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

/ 26 Dec 2022

Import violations bring warnings to companies across the U.S.

Naughty or Nice

— OPINION — Most of us think that the lyrics of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” is where “Naughty or Nice” lists originated. Truth is “Naughty or Nice” pre-dates the popular

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Dec 2022

U.S. begins new food safety program

Three U.S. federal entities are coming together to launch the Food Safety for Food Security Partnership, also known as FS4FS. “Strong food safety delivered through policies and institutions, as

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Dec 2022

Food firms in New York, New Jersey, California and Texas warned over import violations

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

/ 19 Dec 2022

Food firms in New York, New Jersey, California and Texas warned over import violations

Consumer groups call on FDA Commissioner to restore teeth to agency’s leadership

Editor’s note: Following is a letter sent by Consumer Reports and a coalition of concerned entities (see list below) regarding the leadership at the Food and Drug Administration in

By Guest Contributor

/ 16 Dec 2022

Consumer groups call on FDA Commissioner to restore teeth to agency’s leadership

Estonia improves fish controls after Listeria outbreak

Measures taken by Estonian authorities following a Listeria outbreak have improved the fish control system, according to the European Commission. A remote DG Sante audit, in October 2020, looked at

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Dec 2022

Estonia improves fish controls after Listeria outbreak

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Irish oysters blocked in Hong Kong; beef exports to China resume

States get a new model food code from FDA

New ‘Waters of the United States’ rule rushed out ahead of SCOTUS ruling in Sackett v. EPA

Listeria outbreak investigation details revealed in FDA warning letter to Big Olaf Creamery

Projects and events focus on food safety in Africa

Faces of Food Safety: Meet Joseph Smith of the FSIS

Import violations bring warnings to companies across the U.S.

Naughty or Nice

U.S. begins new food safety program

Food firms in New York, New Jersey, California and Texas warned over import violations

Consumer groups call on FDA Commissioner to restore teeth to agency’s leadership

Estonia improves fish controls after Listeria outbreak