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In a Constituent Update released today, the FDA has made available testing results for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood samples collected at retail. 

Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on a specific SKU of smoked clams after FDA testing found detectable levels of PFAS chemicals in samplings of the product. 

The voluntary recall is for Freshpet Select Fresh from the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe 4.5-lb bags due to potential salmonella contamination.

On June 7, the United Nations mark the fourth global World Food Safety Day to draw attention and mobilize action to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks and improve human health.

With loads of ingredients coming in, being stored, transported, processed and packaged, there are a number of ways for cross-contamination to occur at food manufacturing plants.

Report shows grocery shoppers concerned about COVID-19, rising food prices and out-of-stocks.

When finalized, the FDA’s guidance will outline its approach to the public health importance of food allergens that are not one of the major nine food allergens identified by law in the U.S.

Cold-pressed juice maker Evolution Fresh updated their HPP process to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and drive revenue.

A Michigan State University-led research team has received a $769,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to develop a rapid biosensor test for foodborne pathogens.