Government Agencies

Survey reveals food safety concerns in Germany; consumers urged to be wary of wild garlic

A German survey has looked at what food issues the population is concerned about. Half of the respondents think that food bought in Germany is safe and 44 percent think

By News Desk

/ 6 Apr 2022

Survey reveals food safety concerns in Germany; consumers urged to be wary of wild garlic

FDA webinar scheduled on outbreak response improvement plan

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is hosting a webinar on April 13 at 2 p.m. on the Foodborne Outbreak Response Improvement Plan that the agency released in

By News Desk

/ 3 Apr 2022

FDA webinar scheduled on outbreak response improvement plan

Beach Beat: Babies are at least as important as dogs — feds need to stand up

– oPINION – Is the safety of dog food as important as the safety of infant formula? That is the question facing officials at the Food and Drug Administration, but they aren’

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Mar 2022

Beach Beat: Babies are at least as important as dogs — feds need to stand up

UK and Irish agencies warn of risks from fake Wonka chocolate bars

Food agencies in Great Britain and Ireland have warned about the food safety risks posed by a fake chocolate bar. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

By News Desk

/ 30 Mar 2022

UK and Irish agencies warn of risks from fake Wonka chocolate bars

Representative demands answers from FDA about outbreak linked to infant formula

The chairman of a U.S. House subcommittee has demanded that the FDA provide Congress with an explanation of why it took so long to deal with an ongoing outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Mar 2022

Representative demands answers from FDA about outbreak linked to infant formula

FDA warns food firms about violations of import regulations

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

/ 28 Mar 2022

FDA warns food firms about violations of import regulations

U.S. outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza doubled during past month

Millions of birds in at least 17 states are being rapidly killed in a determined attempt to bring a dangerous strain of Avian flu under control. And Avian Influenza outbreaks

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Mar 2022

U.S. outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza doubled during past month

Food safety nominee still waiting for his hearing before Senate committee

Rural quality of life is the latest esoteric subject getting a hearing out of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Foresty, which also has had time to recommend that

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Mar 2022

Food safety nominee still waiting for his hearing before Senate committee

Fish controls in Norway show improved results

Checks by Norwegian authorities at producers of a traditional dish have found a high level of compliance, according to a recently released report. Rakfisk is a fish product made by

By News Desk

/ 24 Mar 2022

Fish controls in Norway show improved results

Marshals ordered to use ‘reasonable force’ to gain access for court expert

Federal Judge Edward G, Smith of the Eastern District of Pennslyvania had reason to hope that Amos Miller would give George Lapsley, the court’s appointed expert “unimpeded access” to

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Mar 2022

Marshals ordered to use ‘reasonable force’ to gain access for court expert

Codex develops guide on managing foodborne outbreaks

Experts at a Codex committee meeting have drafted guidance on how to handle microbiological foodborne outbreaks. The guideline will give countries a structured approach on preparedness and management to limit

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Mar 2022

Codex develops guide on managing foodborne outbreaks

FDA sampling program finds Salmonella, Listeria in processed avocados, guacamole

Researchers from the FDA have found that processed avocados and finished guacamole can be contaminated with Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes, according to a recent report. “The findings also underscore

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Mar 2022

FDA sampling program finds Salmonella, Listeria in processed avocados, guacamole

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Government Agencies

Survey reveals food safety concerns in Germany; consumers urged to be wary of wild garlic

FDA webinar scheduled on outbreak response improvement plan

Beach Beat: Babies are at least as important as dogs — feds need to stand up

UK and Irish agencies warn of risks from fake Wonka chocolate bars

Representative demands answers from FDA about outbreak linked to infant formula

FDA warns food firms about violations of import regulations

U.S. outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza doubled during past month

Food safety nominee still waiting for his hearing before Senate committee

Fish controls in Norway show improved results

Marshals ordered to use ‘reasonable force’ to gain access for court expert

Codex develops guide on managing foodborne outbreaks

FDA sampling program finds Salmonella, Listeria in processed avocados, guacamole

Your Support Protects Public Health