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D-tagatose must be declared as an added sugar on the Nutrition Facts label, but it contains fewer calories than sucrose or table sugar.

This new requirement was established following a months-long infant formula shortage sparked by insanitary conditions at one of the nation’s largest infant formula facilities. 

While the feds have been slow to clamp down on PFAS in packaging materials, states and consumer groups are taking their own legal actions.

FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat chopped clams illegally harvested in Massachusetts and distributed by Red’s Best.

QR codes and a graphic element are being offered to communicate the status of participants in TPP and LAAF and to promote awareness of the programs.

FDA has initiated an onsite inspection at the Austrofoods facility located in Ecuador.

The Food Traceability Rule is designed to facilitate faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market, resulting in fewer foodborne illnesses and deaths.

The final rule revokes the SOIs for lowfat yogurt and nonfat yogurt and amends the standard for yogurt.

The new chapter outlines ways to protect from major food allergen cross-contact and to ensure that the finished food is properly labeled with respect to the major food allergens.