The amendment to the standard of identity for orange juice will help U.S. producers. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced a final rule…
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Federal Agencies Partner to Protect Consumers from Food Contaminants
The USDA will focus on the distribution of heavy metals in consumables and monitor regulations on sausage, poultry, and more. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Health…
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FDA Issues Recall Notice for Pillsbury Bread Rolls
More than 730,000 rolls have possible glass contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall for General Mills Pillsbury bread rolls across 19 states for…
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EPA Announces Challenge to Reduce Chemicals in Farming and Food Production
The department seeks to replace chemical harvesting techniques. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a nationwide innovation challenge to explore cost-saving alternatives for crop desiccation. A common practice…
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Federal Health Officials Investigate Taco Bell Over Nationwide Cyclospora Outbreak
The parasitic stomach illness has been reported in more than half U.S. states. Health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state agencies are…
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FDA Finalizes Food Safety Post-Market Assessment Program
Agency starts reassessing food additives and seeks new safety information The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a finalized framework for reviewing food chemicals already on the…
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FDA Releases Results of Infant Formula Testing
Secretary Kennedy said that the monitoring is to ensure products meet “a high safety standard.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reported results from a large…
Read MoreUSDA Funds Research Projects Focused on Diet and Chronic Disease Prevention
Grants support data-driven approaches to nutrition and long-term health outcomes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $4.8 million to seven…
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FDA Warns Retailers After Recalled Infant Formula Remains on Store Shelves
The agency cited gaps in recall compliance during an investigation tied to infant formula botulism cases. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a reminder to food…
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FDA Announces Recall of Shredded Cheese Due to Metal Contamination
Over 260,000 cases of shredded cheese have been recalled due to the potential for metal fragment contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Great Lakes Cheese…
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