…Mandatory disclosure only applies to products which are inspected by FDA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, unless the first ingredient in that product is beef. If the…
Senate to Vote on GMO Bill
…loopholes. Stabenow asked USDA to respond to the FDA report. USDA sent a letter on Friday that says it will follow the spirit of the law in crafting the rules…
Agri View: GMO Law
…Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue the voluntary consultation process established under the FDA’s “Statement of Policy: Foods Derived from New Plant Varieties.” In…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…producers, the entire food supply chain, and consumers.” Vilsack In fiscal year 2015, NIFA and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) funded an infrastructure of National and Regional Centers to…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
Everett Griner talks about looking for “U.S. Farm-Raised” on our products in today’s Agri View. Farm-Raised From: FDA.gov How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood On…
Parmesan Cheese Taste
…its solids. Grated Parmesans have been found to have high levels of non-cheese ingredients such as cellulose and FDA findings show “no parmesan cheese was used to manufacture” certain brands…
Funding to Support Implementation of the FDA FSMA Produce Rule
FDA Announces Funding Opportunity for States to Support Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Rule The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) today laid the groundwork…
Agri View: Food Protection
…and Raw Cookie Dough FDA Continues to Warn Against Eating Raw Dough for Cookies or Other Raw Dough Products Before Cooking (FDA) Reminds consumers about the risks of eating raw…
Salt Out of Our Diet
…times the FDA’s recommended limit of 1,500 mg to 2,400 mg a day,” says Stephen Havas, M.D., of the American Medical Association (AMA). And experts estimate that excess sodium kills…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
Late last year the FDA published the final Produce Rule, which is a key component of new federal food safety laws under the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA. Now…
Agri View: GMO Foods Ruling
Everett Griner talks about GMO foods ruled safe to eat in today’s Agri View. GMO Foods Ruling From: FDA.gov Labeling of Foods Derived From Genetically Engineered Plants The FDA recognizes…
Peanut Butter and Caffeine
The Peanut Butter with a pick-me-up. Cathy Isom tells us why the FDA may have a problem with it. Peanut Butter and Caffeine From Food Safety News FDA Wants More…
Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels
…issue. The company will advocate for federal legislation that would require all foods and beverages regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Agri View: GMO Salmon
Everett Griner talks about salmon having GMO approval in today’s Agri View. GMO Salmon From: AquaBounty Technologies website: Release from: AquaAdvantage Technologies, Inc. Maynard, Massachusetts, November 19, 2015 FDA Approves…