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FDA to hold webinar on recent draft guidance for industry on lead in baby food

The FDA is inviting the public and industry leaders to join a webinar at 1 p.m. EST on March 2 to discuss recent draft guidance on lead action levels

By News Desk

/ 3 Feb 2023

FDA to hold webinar on recent draft guidance for industry on lead in baby food

Researchers assess the impact of Nestlé India Maggi recall; food safety concerns lingered

A recall of Nestlé Maggi noodles in India in 2015 impacted the company for several years, according to an analysis of consumer purchase data. Scientists examined the immediate and long-term

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Jan 2023

Researchers assess the impact of Nestlé India Maggi recall; food safety concerns lingered

Heartland study finds spices second only to paint for the lead poisoning of children

Over the past weekend, a heartland newspaper shared with its readers the stunning conclusion of its local health department. What was disclosed was that contaminated spices were determined to be

By Dan Flynn

/ 10 Jan 2023

Heartland study finds spices second only to paint for the lead poisoning of children

Lead concerns prompt human breast milk recall

A brand of human breast milk products has been recalled in the United Kingdom because of the level of lead. NeoKare Nutrition has withdrawn and recalled all products. However, most

By News Desk

/ 10 Jan 2023

Lead concerns prompt human breast milk recall

Heavy metals make ‘healthy’ dark chocolate more problematic than thought

A study by Consumer Reports has found dangerously high levels of heavy metals in chocolate from well-known brands including Hershey’s, Theo, and Trader Joe’s. Of particular concern are

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Dec 2022

Heavy metals make ‘healthy’ dark chocolate more problematic than thought

FDA steps up enforcement on imported candy, fruit juices, dried fruit because of lead; other actions involve pesticides

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the

By News Desk

/ 9 Nov 2022

FDA steps up enforcement on imported candy, fruit juices, dried fruit because of lead; other actions involve pesticides

Cider recalled in Quebec because of lead contamination

Le Verger à Ti-Paul Inc. of Saint-Elzéar, Quebec, Canada, is recalling their company’s brand of Cider because of lead contamination. The recalled products have been sold in Quebec, Canada,

By News Desk

/ 7 Oct 2022

Cider recalled in Quebec because of lead contamination

FDA’s ‘Closer to Zero’ plan fails to adequately address toxic heavy metals in baby food

After reports of widespread heavy metal contamination in U.S. baby food products surfaced in 2019, the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy launched an investigation targeting

By Guest Contributor

/ 3 Sep 2022

FDA’s ‘Closer to Zero’ plan fails to adequately address toxic heavy metals in baby food

Public action groups call for separate food arm at FDA to streamline food safety

Consumer groups continue to call for faster and more efficient work from FDA on a variety of topics including heavy metals in baby food and the recent outbreak of cronobacter

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Jul 2022

Public action groups call for separate food arm at FDA to streamline food safety

FDA announces steps to limit lead in juice

This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced steps to limit lead in juice to further reduce exposure to toxic elements in foods. The draft action issued levels

By News Desk

/ 29 Apr 2022

FDA announces steps to limit lead in juice

FAO assesses food safety role at times of food insecurity

Food safety needs to be considered in situations involving food aid and limited availability, according to the FAO. A case study by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 Mar 2022

FAO assesses food safety role at times of food insecurity

New FDA commissioner has a full plate when it comes to chemistry of food safety

– OPINION – The U.S. Senate on Feb. 15 voted to return Dr. Robert Califf to the role of FDA commissioner, bringing needed leadership to an agency that plays a vital

By Tom Neltner

/ 16 Feb 2022

New FDA commissioner has a full plate when it comes to chemistry of food safety

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FDA to hold webinar on recent draft guidance for industry on lead in baby food

Researchers assess the impact of Nestlé India Maggi recall; food safety concerns lingered

Heartland study finds spices second only to paint for the lead poisoning of children

Lead concerns prompt human breast milk recall

Heavy metals make ‘healthy’ dark chocolate more problematic than thought

FDA steps up enforcement on imported candy, fruit juices, dried fruit because of lead; other actions involve pesticides

Cider recalled in Quebec because of lead contamination

FDA’s ‘Closer to Zero’ plan fails to adequately address toxic heavy metals in baby food

Public action groups call for separate food arm at FDA to streamline food safety

FDA announces steps to limit lead in juice

FAO assesses food safety role at times of food insecurity

New FDA commissioner has a full plate when it comes to chemistry of food safety

Your Support Protects Public Health