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USDA's FSIS targets food allergens with new guidelines
Recalls due to undeclared food allergens and ingredients of public health concern increased in number from seven in 2008 to 29 in 2012, and the proportion of these recalls also jumped during that period from 13% in 2008 to 35% in 2012.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 17, 2015 -
FDA
FDA finalizes next 3 FSMA rules
The agency has now completed five of the seven FSMA rules.
By David Oliver • Nov. 13, 2015 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
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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Campbell recalls 355K cans of SpaghettiOs on possible choking hazard
Pieces of red plastic were found in some of the cans, consumers said.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 13, 2015 -
FDA recommends cap on daily sugar intake
The cap comes in at 10% of a consumer's daily calorie intake, which is concerning for food companies that produce sugary foods.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 12, 2015 -
UPDATE: Quality Pork Processors making corrective changes following video
This includes barring an employee seen paddling pigs from working in the plan'ts livestock section.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 12, 2015 -
Sen. Schumer calls for FDA investigation of caffeinated peanut butter
STEEM contains the caffeine level of two cups of coffee in a two-tablespoon serving, which Schumer says could pose a health risk for children in particular.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 10, 2015 -
Microbes responsible for 1,937 lost jobs — this year
Food production shutdowns caused by microbe-related contamination have cost the industry jobs.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Ingredion CEO: 'Non-GMO' to grow then plateau, like 'gluten-free'
"We have to be careful not to make capital investments based on fads," Ilene Gordon said.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 5, 2015 -
FDA
US federal agencies call for proactive food safety measures
A new CDC report shows multi-state outbreaks, which involve widely distributed products, account for a disproportionate amount of food poisoning deaths.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2015 -
USDA
Deep DiveNorth American Meat Institute on WHO verdict: 'Dramatic and alarmist overreach'
"It’s an unfair assessment that leaves consumers yet more confused about what they’re hearing," said Danette Amstein, marketing principal for Midan Marketing.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 28, 2015 -
Sugar linked to metabolic syndrome, diabetes in children: study
The American Beverage Association and Grocery Manufacturers Association have called the study's findings into question.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 27, 2015 -
WHO: Processed meats cause cancer, red meat probably so
The meat industry has been preparing for this kind of controversial announcement.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 26, 2015 -
Clear Labs starts Clear Food reports that share foods' genetic information
The monthly reports from Clear Labs include a food's Clear Score, which represents how closely a product is to what is printed on its label.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Monsanto requests CA drop plan to list glyphosate as carcinogenic
Glyphosate has been highly scrutinized since WHO said it was probably carcinogenic back in March.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Sick survey: Going to work ill is common among food workers
More than half of workers in the food industry said they "always" or "frequently" attend work when they're sick, according to a survey.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
FDA
Food safety top concern for consumers: survey
Affordability and nutritional value of the foods they buy were the next top two concerns.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
US apple industry focusing on safety; Del Monte initiates recall
A major recall last year was costly for the industry, including global exports. Now, Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling its Granny Smith green apples for possible listeria contamination.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How companies can capitalize on the FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
As the country renews its focus on safety, the library provides intel on flavor ingredients in the food supply.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 12, 2015 -
New technology detects salmonella within 24 hours
Current salmonella screening methods take four to five days and require sorting of samples.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 12, 2015 -
USDA
CA passes bill to curb antibiotics use for farm animals
The bill will go into effect Jan. 1, 2018 and will ban the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in animals.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 12, 2015 -
CSPI suing FDA for inaction regarding salt reduction in food
CSPI has been after the FDA about this issue since 1978, but recent research shows that salt reduction may not be necessary, or even preferable.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 9, 2015 -
GMO labeling in spotlight again in VT, Congress
The Grocery Manufacturers Association presented arguments against Vermont's labeling law Thursday, set to go into effect July 1.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 9, 2015 -
Secretive smartphones: A new strategy for food safety inspections
Food industry workers may not realize an inspector is using one to record detailed food safety observations.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 5, 2015 -
Blue Bell returns to more markets for phase 2
The company's ice cream products will return to stores in north central Texas and north central and southern Oklahoma on Nov. 2.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 5, 2015 -
Judge senteces final two PCA executives
Both received prison terms, which were lessened in exchange for the testimony they provided.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 2, 2015
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