AMI comments on proposed FSIS import inspection rule changes The organization supports the new policies. Shane O'Halloran February 5, 2013 The organization supports the new policies.Read More
Green salad, contaminated poultry top list of foodborne illness causes A new program urges consumers not to avoid certain foods but improve safe food handling skills. Shane O'Halloran February 1, 2013 A new program urges consumers not to avoid certain foods but improve safe food handling skills.Read More
FDA gives sneak peek at new Food Defense Plan Builder tool The FDA's vulnerability assessment work was also reviewed. Shane O'Halloran January 31, 2013 The FDA's vulnerability assessment work was also reviewed.Read More
Suppliers, grocers will test meat’s DNA After horsemeat was discovered in an Irish company’s preformed beef patties last week, processors and retailers increase testing. Shane O'Halloran January 30, 2013 After horsemeat was discovered in an Irish company’s preformed beef patties last week, processors and retailers increase testing.Read More
Class action lawsuit filed against Yum! Brands Chinese Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants are at issue. Shane O'Halloran January 29, 2013 Chinese Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants are at issue.Read More
Greener Fields Together partners with NSF International for produce safety initiative Farmers will have access to food safety and agricultural best practices education and verification. Shane O'Halloran January 29, 2013 Farmers will have access to food safety and agricultural best practices education and verification.Read More
PepsiCo to remove controversial ingredient from Gatorade Brominated vegeteable oil was patented as a flame retardant. January 28, 2013 Brominated vegeteable oil was patented as a flame retardant.Read More
Raw beef sickens 16, leads to recall Most illnesses have been in Michigan. Shane O'Halloran January 28, 2013 Most illnesses have been in Michigan.Read More
TECH FLASH Caffeine stirs up Congressmen Lawmakers have asked more than a dozen energy drink companies to explain their products. Are energy drinks food or nutraceuticals? Wayne Labs January 28, 2013 Lawmakers have asked more than a dozen energy drink companies to explain their products. Are energy drinks food or nutraceuticals?Read More
TECH FLASH FDA increases irradiation levels in poultry, beef products The increased levels are expected to kill more pathogens. Wayne Labs January 28, 2013 The increased levels are expected to kill more pathogens.Read More