…private partners,” FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said in a news release. “At FDA, we’ve encouraged food manufacturers and retailers to standardize the way quality-based date labels are used on packaged…
Food Safety Collaboration Announced to Study E. Coli
…that are responsible for foodborne illness outbreaks. “The FDA is committed to providing innovative food safety approaches that build on past learnings and leverage the use of new information and…
FDA Extends Comment Period for Food Safety Rule Exemption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule. The FDA initially issued a request for information…
FDA Reviews Rollout of New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently provided a progress report on the rollout of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. FDA hosted a webinar in October…
Major Romain Lettuce Producer Recalls Product Voluntarily
…October 15 or 16 and with a UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 should be thrown away. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is supporting the voluntary recall and is investigating the incident. They…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a revived program to help states eradicate Nutria, FDA…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a revived program to help states eradicate Nutria, FDA…
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
…high.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and FSIS agreed to a joint framework of regulation when it comes to cell-based meat products. The agencies decided in March 2019…
US Officials Addressing Canadian Rules for Romaine Testing
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently enacted new romaine testing requirements for products originating from the Salinas Valley. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the lead agency working…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Canada implementing new standards on Salinas Valley romaine exports, FDA hosting three workshops…
Enhancing Food Safety Through U.S.-Mexico Partnership
…by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Commission for the Protection from Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS), and the National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA). During…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-25-20
…the Harvest Program reaching more communities and the FDA announcing a FSMA food traceability proposed rule. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
FDA Proposes Food Traceability Rule as Part of FSMA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new food traceability rule to improve recordkeeping standards for multiple commodities. The rule is being proposed as part of the…
FDA Seeks Data for ‘Rarely Consumed Raw’ Exemption Under FSMA
…exempt from the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule. The FDA has issued a Request for Information which will continue receiving comments through November 9. FDA had previously stated…