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CDC, IDFA take a stand against raw milk

Both the CDC and IDFA urge public officials to support pasteurization

May 15, 2014

With a number of consumers flocking to farmers markets and reaching for natural products at the grocery store, the CDC is urging public officials and consumers to consider the dangers of consuming raw milk or unpasteurized dairy products.

Vermont passes bill requiring GMO labeling

Jeremy Gerrard

May 9, 2014

Vermont made its mark Thursday as Governor Pat Shumlin signed legislation making the state the first to require labels on food containing GMOs or produced with genetic engineering.

UK publishes feed law code of practice for England

Jeremy Gerrard

May 7, 2014

The Food Standards Agency, an independent government department responsible for food safety and hygiene across the United Kingdom, announced the new feed law code of practice to be published today.

Annual FDA Reportable Food Registry Report available for review

Jeremy Gerrard

May 7, 2014

The FDA has made the fourth annual Reportable Food Registry report detailing the year’s 1,269 entries available for review.

France bans US pig imports, suspends decision

The ban will be put on hold until an EU meeting on Tuesday.

May 5, 2014

The ban will be put on hold until an EU meeting on Tuesday.

USDA awards $24 million in food safety research grants

The awards will go to 35 projects at 26 academic institutions.

Shane O'Halloran

April 28, 2014

The awards will go to 35 projects at 26 academic institutions.

DuPont Nutrition & Health celebrates winner of 13th annual food quality and safety award

Backyard Farms LLC was the 2013 winner of the annual award.

Shane O'Halloran

April 23, 2014

Backyard Farms LLC was the 2013 winner of the annual award.

TECH FLASH

Don’t get left out in the cold

Challenges in food safety compliance can be overcome to leverage growth.

Shane O'Halloran

April 14, 2014

FE discusses the issues with PMMI’s Jorge Izquierdo.

Regulatory Watch

Vilsack says funding cut won’t compromise meat safety

April 8, 2014

US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says a cut to USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service contained in the Obama administration’s 2015 budget proposal will not hamper the agency’s meat, poultry and egg inspection responsibilities.