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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 -
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Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s — shaping the food industry in 2026.
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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FDA releases FSMA draft guidance for manufacturers to ensure prevention of hazards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 -
Does an egg recall cast a shadow on cage-free production or just one company?
CDC officials matched the current salmonella strain with an outbreak found at the same plant in 2015.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 5, 2016 -
How will the new president impact FSMA?
Would new leadership keep FSMA, change deadlines or do away with it? We'll know after the election.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 4, 2016 -
How preventive measures reduced cyclospora cases
These should be promising for manufacturers working toward compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's FSMA rules.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 3, 2016 -
As General Mills' flour recall ends, will people stop eating raw dough?
Because flour has a long shelf life, this may not be the end of illnesses related to the brands.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 30, 2016 -
Tyson recalls over 130K pounds of chicken nuggets
These recalls show the importance of regular examination of operations and equipment to spot contamination risks during processing.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 28, 2016 -
Not to blame: Supplier says cookie dough was contaminant-free before it went to Blue Bell
After recalling ice cream for listeria, the manufacturer blamed the problematic ingredient on its third-party supplier.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 26, 2016
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