President Barack Obama signed into law a bill last week that for the first time will require manufacturers to use labels declaring if their products contain ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO).
While the consumer product and automotive industries saw a significant increase in recalls during the first quarter of 2016, food and beverage recalls were down.
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking comments on a proposed rule it says would consolidate and streamline existing regulations for meat and poultry products.