FDA import refusals report sheds light on problematic segments

The agency can only inspect about 1% of all shipments, so it uses import refusals as a primary border enforcement tool.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 22, 2016

Obama administration leaving food safety legacy, food biotechnology 'notably absent'

"The strongest statement we saw [Tuesday] was that FDA would educate the public about the safety of food biotechnology. But that’s pretty soft," according to Joseph Levitt, partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP.

By David Oliver • April 20, 2016

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

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GMA, Battelle team up to battle food fraud

By some estimates, food fraud amounts to $49 billion lost yearly around the world.

By David Oliver • April 19, 2016

VT attorney general seeks company GMO crops research, 'natural' label

Vermont's GMO labeling law July 1 deadline looms — but will this request move the needle?

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

USDA will not regulate gene-edited mushroom, first CRISPR food approval

CRISPR technology could revolutionize the food industry, but will likely incite further debate.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 15, 2016

Mars to reduce salt and sugar, use 'occasional' food labels in $20M program

It's committed to lowering sodium by an additional 20% in five years and reduce added sugar in a limited number of products by 2018.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 15, 2016

What fluctuating FDA registration numbers say about industry compliance

Many manufacturers let FDA registration numbers expire out of ignorance or negligence, but continuing to produce goods with an expired registration number could lead to civil and criminal penalties.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 14, 2016

USDA proposed guidance increases consideration for organic animal welfare

It deals primarily with minimum requirements for space the animals will have to move around.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 11, 2016

Former PCA executives not liable for restitution to salmonella outbreak victims

The court "is too daunted by the complexity of determining the losses caused by each defendant to each identifiable victim," the judge wrote in his order.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 8, 2016

Cargill to receive $9M from Greater Omaha in E. coli case

The court ruled that Greater Omaha, which supplied the beef that Cargill made into hamburgers, must share financial blame.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 7, 2016

Umamix Bold reduces sodium; CSPI releases 10-year study

The industry reduced sodium in the food supply by about 4% over the past decade.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2016

FDA finalizes FSMA rule to ensure safety during food transport

Best practices include proper protection and refrigeration in addition to adequate cleaning of delivery vehicles after each load.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2016

FDA calling for 'action level' on inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereals

The limits on inorganic arsenic may not stop at infant rice cereals and could expand to more rice-based products if consumer health groups push for it.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 4, 2016

New Food Line bearings could minimize food safety risks

Food engineering innovations are crucial in helping manufacturers prevent or minimize product recalls.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 4, 2016

USDA partners with 11 universities in $5.2M nanotechnology research

Projects include improved monitoring throughout the supply chain by cost-effectively detecting foodborne pathogens.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 4, 2016

FDA remains quiet on listeria outbreak linked to Dole salads

The agency hasn't been as forthcoming with results from sample testing and facility inspections as it has in other outbreaks.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 3, 2016

FDA sued by environmental groups for approving GMO salmon

The groups allege that the FDA does not have the authority to make that decision because genetically-modified animals used for food are beyond the scope of the current law in place.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 1, 2016

CA agency to halt on-label BPA warnings — for now

Regulators say the product warnings could scare off retailers and consumers from canned foods, which could be the only source of fruits and vegetables in a poor neighborhood or food desert.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 28, 2016

CDC: Definitive source of cucumber salmonella outbreak undetermined

If manufacturers are putting preventive protocols in place mandated by FSMA rules, they could be in a better position to catch safety issues.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2016

Canned tuna recalls expand with H-E-B's announcement of process deviation

H-E-B issued a recall the same week as Bumble Bee and Chicken of the Sea canned tuna brands.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 22, 2016

Strict liability could impact DeCosters' appeal outcome, future food safety cases

The Quality Egg executives' attorney has argued for proof of criminal state of mind before the DeCosters are forced to carry out their prison sentences.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 21, 2016

USDA's FSIS proposes rule to eliminate redundant trichinae guidelines for pork

FSIS believes HACCP guidelines are sufficient in eliminating trichinae, making the current prescriptive guidelines unnecessary.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 20, 2016

Tyson releases first portion of transparency report, leaves animal rights group displeased

Mercy for Animals, a group that has targeted the company in the past, said in a statement that the report is "little more than PR fluff" and "falls far short of consumer expectations."

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 18, 2016

UPDATE: Both Tri-Union Seafoods and Bumble Bee recall tuna due to process deviations

No illnesses have been reported in either recall.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 17, 2016

Midamar to stay in business, but industry's food safety issues still hang in balance

Instead of shutting the company down, the USDA has handed down a consent decree with stringent requirements Midamar must meet.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 14, 2016