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Hey, Food CEO’s be forewarned – Do not mess with the FDA and DOJ

Bill Marler

Former Blue Bell Creameries President Charged In Connection With 2015 Ice Cream Listeria Contamination. with wire fraud and conspiracy in connection with an alleged scheme to cover up the company’s sales of Listeria -tainted ice cream in 2015, the Justice Department announced today. The indictment, returned Tuesday in U.S.

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Netflix documentary ‘Poisoned’ shows tragic truth about food safety in America

Food Safety News

Not only has “Poisoned” won kudos for its frank depiction of a “ broken system that often places profit over public health ” the film has much to teach doctors about growing threats along American farm-to-fork chains plus modern loopholes and legislative inertia surrounding the safety of American food.

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Ethylene Oxide (ETO) Detection in Ready-Made Spice Mixes: Ensuring Food Safety

FMT Magazine

However, recent concerns over food safety have brought to light the presence of ethylene oxide (ETO) in some of these products. This article delves into the detection of ETO in spice mixes, its implications, and the measures taken to ensure food safety. mg/kg (Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/868. 0220010 Garlic 0.02

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FDA says hydrogenated oils no longer ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’

Food Safety News

Food and Drug Administration has issued a direct final rule to complete administrative actions that reflect the agency’s June 2015 final determination that the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods is no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).

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Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods No Longer GRAS

Food Safety Tech

On August 8, The FDA issued a direct final rule reflecting its June 2015 final determination that the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods is no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). The FDA had established January 1, 2021, as the final compliance date to remove PHOs from the food supply.

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STOP and CSPI weigh in on Salmonella Adulterant Petition with USDA

Bill Marler

In comments filed with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the groups said that USDA’s 25-year old regulatory framework lags behind recent advances in science and technology and fails to reflect modern best practices for preventing illness caused by pathogens in food.

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UK food agencies highlight lack of staff in food standards report

Food Safety News

However, there are gaps in roles needed to keep food safe, such as vets and food inspectors. Without enough people with the right skills to do controls, it will be more difficult to identify, monitor and respond to food safety risks, leaving consumers and businesses vulnerable, said FSA and FSS.