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4 ice cream recalls show risks of contract manufacturing
Brands have to accept the reality that even if they adhere to certain food safety guidelines, their manufacturer may not.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 11, 2016 -
FDA
Why the food safety testing market continues to thrive
FSMA compliance may create challenges for manufacturers, but as testing technology becomes more cost-effective and accessible, producers have new ways to identify potential issues.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PIPA
TrendlineGetting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand
Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use.
By Food Dive staff -
FDA
OpinionYour food contamination crisis plan: Four steps to (relative) peace of mind
James Lozier, leader of Dickinson Wright's Food and Agribusiness Practice Group, outlines how to plan for a worst-case food safety scenario.
By James E. Lozier • Nov. 9, 2016 -
It's algae: Soylent on what makes consumers green
Other companies have used TerraVia's algal flour in their products for much longer without consumers reporting the same complications.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Why coconut water makers are choosing HPP alternatives
Microfiltration is a popular process because it extends shelf life and reduces costs and safety risks.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2016 -
CDC: Organic foods may not be as safe as consumers think
The agency needs more data to conclude whether conventionally farmed products are safer, but it warns consumers to take safety precautions.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Report: Many grocery retailers get failing grades on pesticide use
Only Costco and Whole Foods received A ratings on their policies to protect pollinators like bees.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 3, 2016 -
How prebiotics could make the commercial poultry supply healthier
Finding ways to reduce antibiotics usage for humans and the food supply could help health experts determine a better way to control the spread of superbugs.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 3, 2016 -
FDA
FDA releases FSMA draft guidance for manufacturers to ensure prevention of hazards
The draft is open for review and comments and is part of four of the Food Safety Modernization Act's seven foundational rules.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Why it's time to change the way potential food allergens are labeled
A new study shows that consumers with allergies did not know that products that "may contain" problematic ingredients were potentially harmful.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 2, 2016 -
How Soylent can turn around public opinion after consumers' illness reports
The company took to social media to say food intolerances, not pathogens or other contaminants, led to reports of illness.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Why experts are challenging WHO's 'outmoded' cancer research methods
A recent journal article claimed that these methods could lead to "unfounded public concern and reactionary public policies."
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Mars commits to phasing titanium dioxide out of its products
Activists are concerned that the tiny nanoparticle could impact consumers' health, even though the colorant has a GRAS rating from the FDA.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 27, 2016 -
USDA
Does a shocking video show the reality of cage-free egg facilities?
A video from an animal rights group had hens that were crowded, messy, struggling to breathe and "attacking and even eating one other," according to The Washington Post.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 21, 2016 -
Report: Transportation is just as important to food safety as in-house operations
Manufacturers and their distributors can establish better FSMA compliance through standardized policies, procedures and training.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 21, 2016 -
Is Blue Bell's defense of its safety practices wise?
Despite an ongoing recall for listeria contamination in an ingredient, the ice cream manufacturer is promoting the efficacy of its testing program.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 18, 2016 -
Is Soylent's social-media fueled recall a vision of the future?
Consumers took to forums on the company's websites and Reddit threads to report that some of the bars caused them gastrointestinal distress.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 13, 2016 -
How glyphosate contamination hinders organic farmers
The FDA found residue of Roundup weed killer in honey and instant oatmeal — including on food that wasn't treated with the chemical.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 13, 2016 -
General Mills recall expands again — this time, to trout
The nature of the large-scale flour contamination means the company may not see the end of its aftermath for a long time.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 12, 2016 -
How the expanded Blue Bell and cookie dough recall reflects FSMA
Aspen Hills maintains none of its ingredients tested positive for listeria, but found lapses in food safety protocol.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 12, 2016 -
USDA
What poultry companies can learn from a record number of salmonella illnesses
Consumers may not realize that the outbreaks — which sickened 895 people across 48 states — were not from eating chicken but instead from contact with live poultry.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 11, 2016 -
Retrieved from Nestle on October 10, 2016
Nestle recalls Drumstick products due to listeria concerns
No illnesses have been reported to date, but the company could struggle with the contamination of these frozen products in the future.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 10, 2016 -
Sentences upheld, DeCosters will end up serving their 3-months
This case could now set a precedent for future misdemeanor charges against food and beverage executives found guilty of introducing adulterated food into the supply.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Beyond the ingredients: Clean Label Project seeks to find everything in food
This startup looks for undesirable substances that find their way into food.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 6, 2016 -
Lack of preparation for food safety crises has manufacturers on edge
More than one-third said they promote product safety and quality management by employing predictive analytics technologies. However, only 5.6% consider their use "advanced."
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 6, 2016
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