Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

FDA issued an update on lead contaminated applesauce. link] Investigation of Elevated Lead & Chromium Levels: Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (November 2023) Do not eat, sell, or serve multiple brands of recalled apple cinnamon fruit pouches. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 23, 2023

Program areas would include food safety, chemical safety and innovative food products, including those from new agricultural technologies, that will bolster the resilience of the U.S. food supply in the face of climate change and globalization, as well as nutrition to help reduce diet-related diseases and improve health equity.

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Food Quality & Safety

AUGUST 23, 2023

On August 23, James “Jim” Jones was named as FDA’s first-ever deputy commissioner of the Human Foods Program, effective September 24, 2023. Califf, MD, FDA commissioner, and exercise decision-making authority over all the program’s entities. food supply. In this role, Jones will report directly to Robert M.

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Food Safety Tech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

3 as food additives, the FDA has announced its proposal to revoke the regulation authorizing the use of BVO in food. Food companies are currently allowed to use BVO, a vegetable oil that is modified with bromine, in small amounts to keep the citrus flavoring from floating to the top in some beverages.

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Food Safety Tech

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Last week, hundreds of food safety professionals, members of the FDA and USDA, and leaders in academia, food safety testing and cybersecurity met in Parsippany, New Jersey, for the 2023 Food Safety Consortium. The post Highlights from the 2023 Food Safety Consortium appeared first on FoodSafetyTech.

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 28, 2023

I n a report released in May of 2023, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) offered an encouraging and attainable outlook for cooperative and effective functionality throughout the global food supply chain. Traceability Challenges in a Global Food Supply Chain Traceability is a common goal in all industries.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 23, 2024

Eshoo (D-CA), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Ranking Member Kathy Castor (D-FL) wrote to Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf to request a briefing regarding the possible intentional contamination of applesauce pouches. BACKGROUND : On Nov. As of Jan.

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 14, 2023

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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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Food and Drug Administration to exercise enforcement discretion to allow surplus broiler eggs to be processed into egg products under FSIS jurisdiction. As you may be aware, in 2009, the FDA published a final rule. 3, 2023, the FSIS also denied the NCC petition. Under the FFDCA, the FDA has the authority to regulate shell eggs.

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 15, 2024

An inspection is the “determination of conformity to specific requirements,” such as FDA or USDA regulations. There were 547 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food recalls in 2023, a five-year high for the industry and 19.6% FDA recalls are on track in 2024 to be consistent with 2023.

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The Food Service Wellness Institute

AUGUST 17, 2023

August 15, 2023 by Linda Larsen The FDA has completed final administrative actions on the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), also known as trans fats, in the food supply. PHOs were used to make many foods because they were a cheap source of solid fats.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 6, 2023

Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Vernon, CA An import company in California is on notice from the FDA for not having FSVPs for a number of imported food products. In a July 19 warning letter, the FDA described a Feb. 3, 2023, and Sept. La Yongjia Trade Co. in Vernon, CA.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released the report for its fiscal year (FY) 2021 pesticide residue monitoring program, summarizing findings from FDA testing of human and animal foods for approximately 750 different pesticides and selected industrial compounds between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021.

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Food Safety Tech

OCTOBER 31, 2023

One individual affiliated with a consumer group is included in the membership of the committee and five members are federal government employees representing the five federal agencies involved in NACMCF—USDA FSIS, FDA, CDC, the Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Department of Defense Veterinary Services.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 6, 2024

Fortunately, the Department of Health and Human Services and FDA have authority to implement some of the plan in the interim. The first notable sign of change was the appointment of ex-EPA executive, Jim Jones, to the newly created post of Deputy Commissioner for Human Food Programs.

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Food Quality & Safety

JUNE 29, 2023

“The breadth of food system stakeholders—industry, consumer groups, and policymakers—all supported its passage, funding, and implementation,” says Jennifer McEntire, PhD, founder of Food Safety Strategy, a consulting firm based in Frederick, Md. food regulatory system in decades, Dr. McEntire says.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 19, 2023

FDA released results of their evaluation of 3rd party audit standards to assess whether those standards are in alignment with FDA FSMA regulations. FDA finding of alignment indicates that the relevant technical components of the PC Human Food or Produce Safety rules have been addressed. Why is this important?

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

They address the current four chemicals in the crosshairs of health activists and state that these actions "stem from a fundamental misunderstanding of the science of toxicology, the linchpin of food additive safety, and the meticulous regulatory oversight by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)." By James R.

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Food Safety Tech

MAY 28, 2024

On November 21, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods (Food Traceability Rule). The TLC remains the same throughout the supply chain unless a transformation of the food occurs.

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Food Safety Tech

APRIL 30, 2024

getting sick each year from foodborne illness, the FDA is continuing to transform the nation’s food safety system with more stringent rules and regulations. The rule was finalized by the FDA on November 15, 2022. With millions of people in the U.S. Then, make sure that you understand any exemptions that apply to your business.

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Food Safety Tech

JULY 13, 2024

In an era where technology permeates every aspect of food production, processing, and distribution, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures is crucial for effective food defense. As technology becomes more sophisticated, so do the methods employed by those who seek to manipulate or sabotage our food supply.

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Food Safety Tech

JANUARY 23, 2024

In November 2023, Sabo presented his findings at the American Public Health Association (APHA) annual conference. We spoke with Sabo to learn more about his findings, how these tools can be utilized by public health agencies and the food industry and what’s next for AI/ML in food safety.

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FoodInsight

DECEMBER 2, 2024

While cadmium may be detected in some plant-based foods, exposure remains extremely low. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the lead U.S. Agency for protecting the public from overexposure to cadmium in food. The FDA has a temporary intake guideline of 0.210.36 The FDA is the lead U.S.

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GFI

APRIL 11, 2023

August 4, 2023 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Executive summary With the global meat market worth upwards of a trillion dollars, capturing a fraction of that could be a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for plant-based meat. The category has a significant growth opportunity.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

FDA’s onsite inspection of the Austrofoods facility in Ecuador has ended. However, the FDA investigation of the elevated lead levels in recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches continues. During the inspection, investigators collected samples of cinnamon supplied by Negasmart to Austrofoods. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

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Food Safety News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The 2023 virtual Food Safety Forum , organized by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), will address these questions and more. 13 and free to attend, the Food Safety Forum is taking a deep dive into the state of risk communications. Like it or not, food safety professionals are risk communicators.

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FMT Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

The Indian food processing market size reached $307.2 during the period from 2023 to 2028. Our instruments adhere to rigorous international regulations set by esteemed bodies such as the FDA, EHEDG, 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc., It is expected that the size of the market will reach nearly US$ 504.92

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

AUGUST 14, 2023

Heeding expiration dates often causes us to throw away food that’s still completely edible, contributing to our massive food waste problem in the U.S. With grocery prices soaring — rising nearly 8% between April 2022 and April 2023 — these wasted products are just money down the drain.

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Food Safety Tech

MARCH 18, 2024

While European Union law stipulates that allergens must be listed in bold on product ingredient lists, only 14 of the 200 foods that could potentially cause allergic reactions are prioritized [4] and, in the U.S., the FDA lists only nine key allergens. [5] 6] Figure 1: The allergens regulated by the FDA and EU. 2] The Guardian.

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JULY 23, 2024

Introduction The safety of our food supply is critical to public health, economic stability, and consumer confidence. The United States has developed a comprehensive regulatory framework for food safety that relies heavily on federal laws and oversight. Food Safety System The U.S. Food Safety Laws The U.S.

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GFI

JULY 15, 2024

July 15, 2024 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn 2023: another year of impressive commitments and groundbreaking developments Only five years ago, public funding for alternative protein R&D was close to zero. The country will pay 580 million kroner ($85.9

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2020

The company’s vertical integration and technology stack have enabled them to accommodate changing buyer behavior as food supply chains shifted from a focus on commercial operations to consumer homes." Monin Pitching In. subsidiary in Odessa, FL. “Jean Niel Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

An article posted elsewhere discussed two recent surveys on people's concern with the food supply. food supply has reached a record low". The other from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) stated "Confidence in the safety of the food supply is down from last year (62%, down from 70% in 2022).

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