FoodSafetyNews
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Solicitor General’s support invited for California’s Proposition 12
Who should the Solicitor General of the United States support in the Proposition 12 dispute that is currently before the U.S. Supreme Court?...
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Abbott resumes production of infant formula under strict eye of FDA
Abbott Nutrition has resumed operations at its baby formula plant which was shut down by the FDA in mid-February because of dirty conditions and a...
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FSIS decides against changing safe handling instructions sought by Safe Food Coalition
Four years ago, Thomas Gremillion of the Consumer Federation of America petitioned USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on...
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Alabama company recalls crabmeat after FDA finds Listeria on equipment
Irvington Seafood of Irvington, AL, is recalling some of its “Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat” because it has the potential to be...
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Tea recalled because of Mexican strawberries tainted with hepatitis A virus
Urban Remedy is recalling Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose because it has the potential to be contaminated...
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Study assesses link between inspection results and outbreaks
Researchers have tried to find out if inspection findings can be used to predict where foodborne outbreaks may happen. The study investigated...
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Publisher’s Platform: After three Roanoke food service workers prompt Hepatitis A scares, and 52 illnesses with 4 deaths, public health offers free vaccines
– OPINION – Good on public health doing good public health. WDBJ reports that the Virginia Department of Health is offering free Hepatitis A...
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USDA is not ready to clean up poultry by banning some Salmonella serotypes
Two years, four months, and 12 days later, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service have answered petitioners who want 31 Salmonella...
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Publisher’s Platform: OIG to determine whether FDA followed the inspections and recall process for infant formula in accordance with federal requirements by 2023?
– OPINION – Report not to issue until 2023? Hey, OIG, see below, we need answers sooner and I will give you a head start. HHS, OIG...
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FDA offers new help through the maze of dietary supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to talk to their doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional before deciding to...