New guidelines provide strategies to protect consumers and ensure accurate allergen labeling. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated draft guidance to assist food facilities in…
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USDA Collaborates to Strengthen Plant and Animal Health in Africa
Partnerships are intended to enhance food security and prevent crop loss and the threat of disease. U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny…
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FDA Issues Warning Letters to Three Infant Formula Manufacturers
The agency is urging companies to correct manufacturing processes to prevent contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to three infant formula companies, telling them…
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FDA Announces New Program to Support the U.S. Food Supply
The Human Foods program will combine the agency’s food safety teams. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that James Jones will be the first deputy commissioner for…
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FTC and FDA Warn Companies Selling Copycat Delta-8 THC
The joint effort by federal agencies seeks to protect consumers from the potentially harmful ingredient. The Federal Trade Commissioner (FTC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have…
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Defense Agency to Provide Daily Rations to FEMA
Troop support meals for disaster survivors is estimated to save millions. The Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Troop Support has developed the Survivor Daily Ration (SDR) to provide a…
Read MoreFDA Approves Second Lab-Grown Chicken Product
Sends GOOD Meat a “no-questions” conclusion. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved GOOD Meat’s lab-grown chicken for U.S. marketplaces last week, sending GOOD Meat a “no-questions” letter…
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Agriculture Department Recalls Meat Product Sold to Schools
“White-like metal” found in the meat. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a recall for between 90,624 to 196,019 pounds of ready-to-eat meat after the Food Safety Inspection…
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USDA Updates “Organic” Label Regulations
This marks the largest update to food labels since the legislation was introduced in 1990. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated its regulations for foods labeled as “organic”…
Read MoreBaby Formula Tariffs to be Reintroduced in 2023
Exemptions made to address shortage are set to expire. Tariffs on imported baby formula are likely to be reimposed in the new year. The United States experienced a…
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