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Monsanto settles with Pacific wheat farmers

The company has agreed to pay nearly $2.4 million to resolve a number of lawsuits related to the discovery of genetically engineered wheat on an Oregon farm

Jeremy Gerrard

November 24, 2014

USDA concluded the GE wheat found growing in Oregon was an isolated incident and continues not to deregulate any variety of wheat.

TECH FLASH

Canada, Ireland and France top global food safety ranking

Despite different food safety systems, researchers say there is a real need to harmonize standards and protocols among nations

Jeremy Gerrard

November 24, 2014

The report evaluated food safety using 10 performance indicators in three food safety risk governance domains.

TECH FLASH

Largest study on GMO and pesticide safety launched

The $25 million study will investigate the health effects of GMO and glyphosate

Jeremy Gerrard

November 24, 2014

The preparatory phase started in early 2014, with the full experiment beginning in 2015 and scheduled to last two to three years.

TECH FLASH

McDonald’s Japan records 7.5 billion yen loss after food scandal

The company reports an approximately $65.8 million loss for the period from January through September

Jeremy Gerrard

November 11, 2014

McDonald’s Japan says it has halted all imports of chicken products from China since July when the scandal broke.

TECH FLASH

GAO: FDA, USDA should strengthen pesticide residue monitoring programs

GAO suggests FDA and USDA improve their methodologies

Jeremy Gerrard

November 11, 2014

GAO evaluates limitations in FDA, FSIS and AMS monitoring of foods for pesticide residue.

Plant Renovations

Renovate for the right reasons

Wayne Labs

November 5, 2014

You’ve received a less-than-stellar audit as you’re preparing for GFSI accreditation—not a good sign that your facility will also pass FSMA muster

TECH FLASH

GAO recommends USDA strengthen food safety standards for Salmonella, Campylobacter contamination in poultry

The government agency provides four specific recommendations to ensure the safety of chicken and turkey products

Jeremy Gerrard

October 28, 2014

Salmonella and Campylobacter contamination in food causes more than 2 million human illnesses per year.

TECH FLASH

Beware the (warm) water

A University of Florida study of bottled water indicates the liquid is not safe if left in a warm place for an extended period of time

Jeremy Gerrard

October 28, 2014

Researchers studied chemicals released in 16 brands of bottled water kept at 158°F for four weeks to examine levels of BPA and antimony.

Food Safety

FSMA HARPC Update

While it may not seem like much is happening, a lot of work is going on behind the scenes to keep FSMA on track.

Wayne Labs

October 7, 2014

If you’re in the seafood or juice industry, each of which fall under HACCP rules, FSMA’s HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls) doesn’t apply to your business—and probably won’t in the future.

Food Safety

HARPC: Will it be that different?

Is there a way processors can ensure food safety management systems will meet the final FSMA regulations? There is no guarantee, but some programs will increase your odds.

Richard F. Stier

October 7, 2014

FDA is getting closer to finalizing the regulations for the enforcement of the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010 (FSMA).