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Nestle USA's 3M frozen products recall may not damage brand reputation — but could slow growth
It's recalling the products due to possible glass contamination, though the recall is "relatively limited" in comparison to the Maggi recall last year.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 10, 2016 -
Raw milk permitted in WV, but lawmakers fall ill after drinking it
Sales of raw milk are still not allowed in the state, but consumers can drink it through shared animal ownership agreements with farmers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 10, 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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FDA
FDA deputy commissioner Taylor to step down
After holding several leadership positions in the food industry, it's unclear where Michael Taylor is headed next, though he will remain connected to food safety.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 8, 2016 -
Dole targeted in lawsuit over listeria-contaminated salad mix
If this case is anything like recent food safety criminal prosecutions, Dole executives or management could see not only criminal charges but also a prison sentence.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 8, 2016 -
Vilsack calls for mandatory GMO labeling; GE salmon bill introduced
Plus, Senate Democrats who voted to pass a voluntary GMO labeling bill through the agriculture committee are not in full support of the bill in its current state.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 7, 2016 -
Meat recall case shows food safety infractions resulting in more prison terms
For his "disturbing and serious" actions, Rancho Feeding Corp. slaughterhouse business partner Robert Singleton received a sentence of three months in prison and three months of home confinement.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 4, 2016 -
USDA's FSIS reports inhumane animal treatment at major meat plants
FSIS took administrative actions against 18 large plants, including 13 for inhumane treatment or slaughter violations.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 3, 2016 -
FDA
Testing not enough for food safety, lends false sense of security: experts
Food safety experts quoted astrophysicist and author Carl Sagan regarding the effectiveness of safety testing, "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence."
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Exec at center of mislabeled cheese charges pleads guilty
Federal prison sentences have become more common for food safety and mislabeling infractions, but this executive's attorney expects probation.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Aossey sentencing confirms harsher punishments for all food safety infractions
William B. Aossey Jr., founder of Midamar Corp., received a two-year federal prison sentence followed by three years of supervised probation.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 26, 2016 -
Jeni's food safety director appointment could lead to better recall recovery
Appointing a food safety director means bringing in a fresh perspective to identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 24, 2016 -
How FDA testing for glyphosate could impact manufacturers
If the FDA detects high levels of glyphosate in the food supply, the impact could ripple beyond Monsanto and farmers to impact manufacturers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 19, 2016 -
Legislation for 'sell by' national standard could reduce food waste, but at a cost
Labeling overhauls are likely to increase costs related to new labels and research to determine new dates to meet the national standard.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 19, 2016 -
Parnell brothers begin federal prison sentences after salmonella outbreak
Stewart and Michael Parnell's release dates are in 2040 and 2033, respectively.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 17, 2016 -
Agency weighing pros and cons of seafood traceability rules
NOAA is requesting feedback on proposed rules that would implement new seafood traceability protocols.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 17, 2016 -
How mandatory GMO labeling for salmon could impact the entire industry
The FDA gave Sen. Murkowski technical drafting assistance for language in a bill she plans to introduce in March. It would require mandatory labeling for GMO salmon.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 12, 2016 -
How Obama's 2017 budget matches up — and doesn't — with larger food safety push
"The $25.3 million increase for FDA’s food safety activities included in the President’s FY17 budget request moves in the right direction, but falls far short of the next investment needed in our new preventive approach to food safety for public health," NASDA's chief executive told Food Safety News.
By David Oliver • Feb. 9, 2016 -
Why the FDA is halting non-toxigenic E. coli testing for raw milk cheese
Producers say the testing requirement could "limit the production of raw milk cheese without demonstrably benefitting public health," according to the FDA.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 8, 2016 -
FDA
How new USDA standards for salmonella, campylobacter contamination may tighten FSMA protocols
FSMA will already have prompted manufacturers to put protocols in place that reduce instances of contamination, but poultry processors may have to tweak those protocols to meet the new, more strict standards.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 4, 2016 -
FDA
How FSMA education funding opportunities for smaller producers help major manufacturers
The funding initiatives signal the importance of education and training to the overhaul of food safety practices for manufacturers of all production sizes.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 4, 2016 -
Mars, IBM aim to improve food safety by tracking a food's microbiome
Examining the genetic markers of a food's microbiome could reveal new ways to look at and manage food safety throughout the supply chain.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 1, 2016 -
The future of GMO labeling at impasse: reports
GMO labeling supporters rejected the industry's proposal for electronic labeling, according to an advocate.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 29, 2016 -
All eyes on safety: Food testing startup uses DNA to detect pathogens quickly
The company also said its equipment comes at a better price point than its competitors, a potentially cost-effective solution for manufacturers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 28, 2016 -
Mondelez reaches $750K settlement agreement over lead in Nabisco Ginger Snaps
Testing showed the product contained nine times the amount of lead above the threshold that requires a warning label, per Prop. 65.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 25, 2016 -
CDC investigates Dole salads for potential source of listeriosis outbreak
Dole initiated a market withdrawal instead of a recall, which means the company does not have to notify the public of the safety concerns.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 25, 2016
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