Chipotle under criminal investigation Jeremy Gerrard January 7, 2016 The company under a federal criminal investigation by FDA and the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. Read More
New Dietary Guidelines released: Eggs and lean meat OK, but watch the added sugar Jeremy Gerrard January 7, 2016 Updated once every five years, the Obama administration released the latest version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Read More
MillerCoors launches hard soda brand Jeremy Gerrard January 6, 2016 Tapping in on the hard soda trend, MillerCoors announced the launch of Henry’s Hard Soda.Read More
Justice department to investigate Blue Bell over Listeria outbreak Jeremy Gerrard January 6, 2016 Investigators will seek to determine exactly what company executives knew about the hazards at their plants and when they knew them. Read More
FDA extends comment period on use of term ‘natural’ in food labeling Jeremy Gerrard January 6, 2016 FDA has extended the comment period on the use of the term “natural” on food labeling through May 10.Read More
General Mills acquires EPIC Provisions Jeremy Gerrard January 6, 2016 Premium meat snacks business expands company’s natural and organic portfolio. Read More
FDA revokes approval of three chemicals previously cleared for use in food packaging Jeremy Gerrard January 5, 2016 According to FDA, the decision reflects new data linking these substances to structurally similar toxic compounds.Read More
Minnesota company recalls beef patties for possible foreign matter contamination Jeremy Gerrard January 5, 2016 The Huisken Meat Company of Sauk Rapids, MN, has issued a recall for approximately 89,568 pounds of hamburger patties.Read More
Consumers’ added sugar concerns reshape sweetener market Jeremy Gerrard January 4, 2016 A growing number of consumers are voicing concern over the amount of sugar and sweeteners in their food.Read More
TECH FLASH Obama signs Omnibus Appropriations bill into law GMO labeling was left out while a repeal of COOL requirements made it in Jeremy Gerrard December 28, 2015 The federal spending bill will fund the government through 2016. Read More
