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Caramel apples linked to Listeriosis deaths

CDC says 29 people have been infected across 10 states.

Jeremy Gerrard

December 29, 2014

The commercially produced, prepackaged caramel apples may be contaminated with Listeria, causing the outbreak.

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FDA issues new assessment of BPA

FDA reaffirms its position that Bisphenol A (BPA) is safe at current levels of exposure.

Jeremy Gerrard

December 15, 2014

The most recent FDA safety assessment of BPA for use in food contact applications was released in 2008, with additional low-dose update studies in 2009.

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Who’s leading food safety education?

The federal government, cooperative extensions and public health agencies were identified as the most active organizations in educating consumers about food safety at home.

Jeremy Gerrard

December 15, 2014

A North Carolina State University survey determined the most involved organizations, the audiences they serve and the channels most frequently used to communicate safe food handling messages.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

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