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Final IA supplemental draft guidance released

April 6, 2020

The FDA has released its third and final supplemental draft guidance to support compliance with the Intentional Adulteration Rule under FSMA.

diagram of invention for removing toxins from edible fats and oils

Engineering R&D

Removing toxins from edible oils

Wayne Labs

March 20, 2020

Artisan Industries has been awarded a U.S. patent for removing toxins from edible fats and oils.

Food Safety

WinCo Foods recalls frozen blackberries after positive norovirus test

Rose Shilling

March 16, 2020

WinCo Foods grocery stores recalled frozen blackberries and frozen berry medleys because the products may be contaminated with norovirus.

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Glucomannan added to definiton of dietary fiber

Sharon Spielman

March 9, 2020

The FDA intends to propose that "glucomannan" be added to the definition of dietary fiber.

Regulatory Watch

Biotechnology regulation website launched

Sharon Spielman

March 9, 2020

The FDA, Department of Agriculture and EPA launched a unified website for biotechnology regulation.

Detecting foreign matter to avoid contamination

Rose Shilling

March 2, 2020

A wide variety of machines can help ensure that foreign matter doesn't slip into your product.

New Plant Products

Food safety system

February 21, 2020

Organic, nonthermal Neo-Pure food safety system is made to pasteurize nuts, seeds and grains and increases throughput, efficiency and cost savings for food processors.

Food Safety

Investigators don’t find common source of blackberries from hepatitis outbreak

People in 7 states reported getting sick

Rose Shilling

February 19, 2020

A traceback investigation by the FDA did not find a single, common source of blackberries linked to a hepatitis A outbreak.

Food Safety

Don’t overlook the role of handwashing in food safety

Richard F. Stier

February 19, 2020

Handwashing is an essential element for ensuring food safety, whether food is being processed or handled in a plant, prepared in a restaurant or foodservice outlet, or cooked at home.

Food Safety

How to keep traceability on track

Technology developers and program operators must make a compelling case for traceability if systems are to become omnipresent.

Richard Mitchell

February 14, 2020

Widespread traceability in the meat and poultry sector appears to be a concept whose time has come.

Ferrero to Acquire WK Kellogg Co for $3.1B

PepsiCo and Cargill Collaborate to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Mars, Inc. to Invest $2B in U.S. Manufacturing through 2026

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