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OSHA fines NY Tyson facility for repeated safety violations
Investigators say electrocution, fall, and burn risks were too high at the plant.
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FDA extends comment period for proposed FSMA rules
The comment period for proposed Foreign Supplier Verification Program and Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors rules were extended by two months.
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GFSI releases Food Safety Auditor Competencies
The framework can be downloaded for free by interested stakeholders.
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Scotland to bolster food safety laws after horse meat scandal
A bill will create a new food body with the ability to seize food that is not compliant with safety regulations.
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Turkey shortage could affect holiday sales
Butterball will ship half as many large, never frozen fresh turkeys this year.
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UK Food Standards Agency calls for meat surface contamination research tenders
The agency wants proposals for carrying out research on the effectiveness of surface treatments in reducing microbiological contamination of meat.
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Heinz to close 3 plants, cut 1,350 jobs
Facilities in South Carolina, Idaho and Canada will be closed.
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Regulatory Watch
Importer definition needed under FSMA
Both retailers and wholesalers source directly from international suppliers, leading to confusion under the rule.
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Wisconsin raw milk bill passes committee
The legislation would create a new unpasteurized milk license and set requirements for record-keeping, labeling and inspection.
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FDA issues draft guidance on acrylamide reduction
Acrylamide forms in some foods during certain types of high-temperature cooking, such as frying, roasting and baking.
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