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Annual FDA Reportable Food Registry Report available for review

May 7, 2014

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

FDA to finalize GMO labeling guidance

Commissioner Margeret Hamburg told a house subcomittee that FDA believes the inclusion of GM ingredients does not constitute a material change in the product.

March 28, 2014

Commissioner Margeret Hamburg told a house subcomittee that FDA believes the inclusion of GM ingredients does not constitute a material change in the product.

Proposed FDA rule on sanitary transport out for comment

March 8, 2014

FDA has published a proposed rule requiring shippers that transport food to use sanitary transportation practices. The action is being taken to comply with provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act and covers shippers that use motor vehicles or rail.

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FDA’s Michael Taylor to Congress: FSMA will fall short without more funding

However, industry opposes proposed measures to raise funds.

Shane O'Halloran

February 12, 2014

The 2014 omnibus budget does not contain the required funding, according to FDA.

FDA recalls more than double in Q3, says ExpertRECALL

The most recent index says 7 million food units were recalled by FDA in the third quarter.

Shane O'Halloran

November 21, 2013

The most recent index says 7 million food units were recalled by FDA in the third quarter.

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Top CFSAN annual priority to reduce foodborne illness rates

A recently released document lays out the center’s program priorities for the upcoming year.

Shane O'Halloran

September 11, 2013

The plan focuses on preventive controls, reducing foodborne illness rates and improving public health indicators.

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FDA proposes new “action level” for arsenic in apple juice

The new regulations require the arsenic level to be no higher than that of drinking water.

Shane O'Halloran

July 30, 2013

Previous FDA investigation has shown low levels of harmful inorganic arsenic in apple juice.

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FDA’s third annual Reportable Food Registry report shows increase in food contamination incidents

Fresh produce and undeclared allergen reports increased most.

Shane O'Halloran

May 28, 2013

In three cases, submissions made to the RFR alerted FDA early to potential public health issues before potentially harmful products reached the marketplace.

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