Miami attorney on tap to lead FDA foods program, including food safety efforts
An attorney with a multinational law firm in Miami is expected to be the next deputy commissioner for human foods...
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New outbreak of Salmonella infections reported; other outbreaks ongoing
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections of unknown origin. As of Feb....
New Salmonella outbreak in U.S. linked to imported pastries; Canadian outbreak caused by same strain of pathogen
The FDA is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections traced to frozen mini pastries. The outbreak is associated with...
New Salmonella outbreak under investigation
Investigators from the Food and Drug Administration are working on a new Salmonella outbreak of unknown origin. The Salmonella Enteritidis...
Legislators want the FDA to be able to test samples from feed lots during outbreaks
Two U.S. legislators have introduced a bill that would give the FDA the ability to collect microbial samples at feed...
GAO wants USDA to step up efforts to control bacteria in meat and poultry
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prioritize the updating of pathogen standards...
North Dakota House advances bill to allow the sale of raw milk to consumers
Consumers in North Dakota are one step closer to being able to buy unpasteurized milk direct from farmers. The state’s...
USDA includes special Boar’s Head review in annual sampling plan
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is continuing its sampling plan and has published updates for the 2src25 fiscal...
FDA announces new strategy to prevent contamination of fresh and frozen berries
The FDA has developed a new strategy to prevent the contamination of fresh and frozen berries with viruses such as...
Red dye No. 3 now banned; consumer groups applaud FDA’s action
The Food and Drug Administration this week banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in foods, meeting requirements of...
FDA proposes new nutrition labeling for front of packages to protect public health
To help combat the nation’s chronic disease crisis, the FDA has announced a proposal for a rule that would require...
FDA redacts information from report showing Taylor Farms inadequate food safety measures related to McDonald’s E. coli outbreak
An FDA inspection report shows that Taylor Farms violated food safety regulations at the Colorado plant that processed slivered onions...
FDA investigating company linked to Listeria outbreak but is not releasing firm’s name
The FDA has begun inspections of a company linked to a listeria outbreak, but has not released the name of...
FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue
A new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes is under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration. As of Dec....
