Expiration harmonization sought 09.18.2013 By Josh Sosland Harvard Law, N.R.D.C. say food expiration date labeling practices should be standardized.Read More
F.D.A. sees no short-term effects of arsenic in rice 09.06.2013 By Jeff Gelski The agency next will examine long-term exposure to 'very low amounts' of arsenic in rice and rice products.Read More
Number of Cyclospora cases rises to 609 08.23.2013 By Staff It is still unclear if all cases in 22 states are linked to salad mix from Taylor Farms de Mexico.Read More
Allergens remain significant threat to food safety 08.19.2013 By Staff Undeclared allergens caused 60% of the 292 F.D.A.-documented food recalls during the second quarter.Read More
Analysis cites conflict of interest in GRAS panels 08.08.2013 By Jeff Gelski In response, attorney Martin Hahn says the GRAS process is a notification program as opposed to an approval program.Read More
Packaged salads may be source of Cyclosporiasis outbreak 07.31.2013 By Staff 372 cases of illness have been reported, but the cause is still unclear.Read More
Guidelines clarify restaurant’s role in foodborne illness outbreak investigation 07.30.2013 By Staff Resource explains how owners, operators and managers may prepare and react while assisting federal responders.Read More
New F.D.A. proposals focus on imported foods and third-party auditors 07.26.2013 By Keith Nunes The two proposals would hold importers accountable for the contents of their products and ensure the objectivity of third-party auditors.Read More
I.F.T. launches food traceability center 07.18.2013 By Keith Nunes The traceability center is intended to provide the food and beverage industry with timely product tracing solutions.Read More
F.D.A. concerned about tree nut safety 07.18.2013 By Keith Nunes The agency has initiated a risk assessment of tree nut safety for Salmonella contamination.Read More