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FDA releases data on food safety sampling program

The first food safety test results from samples of raw milk, cucumbers and hot peppers have been released.

July 28, 2016

In 2014, FDA adopted a new, proactive sampling program for a variety of commodities to learn more about the prevalence of disease-causing bacteria and to help the agency identify patterns that may help predict and prevent future contamination.

FDA searches for experts to build Produce Safety Network

Jeremy Gerrard

July 8, 2016

FDA is seeking eight experts with backgrounds in science and policy to build the Produce Safety Network.

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FDA recall delays leave consumers at risk

FDA officials fail to enforce some recalls of adulterated food products for months

Jeremy Gerrard

June 14, 2016

A recent report reveals FDA lacks the adequate policies or procedures to ensure companies take swift recall action.

FDA issues new sodium reduction goals

Jeremy Gerrard

June 1, 2016

FDA has issued a draft guidance of its long-awaited voluntary sodium reduction goals.

FDA issues final FSMA rule

Jeremy Gerrard

May 26, 2016

The seventh rule marks the final food defense regulation of the Food Safety Modernization Act

FDA rolls out new Nutrition Facts label

Jeremy Gerrard

May 20, 2016

Packaged foods products get their biggest makeover since the labels were first released 20 years ago.

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FDA to examine ‘healthy’ definition

Current standards allow sugary cereal and pudding producers to use the term, while those processing avocados, salmon and nuts cannot.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 16, 2016

FDA currently permits the use of the term “healthy” on food and beverage packaging if the products meet certain nutrition standards.

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Study: Food companies ready for FSMA

A majority of food and beverage professionals are confident their organizations are prepared to meet the increasingly strict requirements.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 16, 2016

In a new report, nearly half of these professionals agree the regulation will ultimately increase visibility and safety throughout the supply chain.

FDA to collect sales data on antibiotics used for food animals

Jeremy Gerrard

May 16, 2016

FDA has issued its final rule that now requires drug companies to report sales data for all antibiotics purchased for use in food-producing animals.

FDA issues draft guidance for qualified facilities under the FSMA preventative controls rules

May 13, 2016

FDA has published a draft guidance to assist qualified facilities in complying with the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule or the Preventive Controls for Animal Food Rule under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).