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UK's National Audit Office warns budget cuts make another horsemeat scandal more likely
The cuts mean fewer testing while reports of food fraud are up by two-thirds.
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As Salmonella outbreak continues, CDC recalls furloughed workers
There have been 278 reported cases in 17 states, with an unusually high hospitalization rate.
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AMI recommends proposed mechanically tenderized beef rule be withdrawn
FSIS proposed the rule, but AMI says the labeling would not benefit food safety and would confuse customers.
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FSIS issues public health alert for chicken products after reported Salmonella outbreak
The alert says an estimated 278 illnesses in 18 states are linked to raw chicken produced by Foster Farms.
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GFSI expands scope of guidance to include storage and distribution requirements
Food safety management schemes that cover the storage and distribution scope can now come forward to GFSI for recognition through its benchmarking process.
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White House threatens veto of proposal to fund FDA during shutdown
The administration says piecemeal spending bills aren't a sustainable option.
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Sports superstars endorse sugary food and beverages, study finds
The majority of products endorsed by top athletes were unhealthy.
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UK Food Standards Agency invites applications for food allergy research project
The project will investigate the preferences of people with food allergies when eating outside of the home.
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Food stamp programs funded through October despite government shutdown
The food retail industry assured consumers that both SNAP and WIC benefits will be available.
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Consumer confidence in food safety has dropped, according to survey
Only one in six adults expressed having a "great deal" of confidence in food safety, compared to one in four in 2008.
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