GFI

AUGUST 22, 2024

Germany is by far the largest market for plant-based options in Europe, with sales of plant-based foods worth a total of €1.9 Germany also earmarked the equivalent of $41 million USD to support alternative protein farming, manufacturing, and research in 2024. billion in 2022, up 11% from 2021 despite difficult market conditions.

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FMT Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has stated that there should not be any nutritional info on the label of an alcoholic beverage. The food regulator has notified amended regulations, in this regard, stating that except energy content, the label should not carry any nutritional info.

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FMT Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

In 2024, it certified the first company in APAC to meet NSF’s Global Animal Wellness Standard. In March of 2024, leaders Jyoti Bhasin, Harold Chase and B.B. The work across the entire food supply chain is crucial for consumers and brands seeking to ensure the safety of their products and processes.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Also, "the process controls did not include, as appropriate to the nature of the applicable control and its role in the facility's food safety system, parameters associated with the control of a hazard, as required by 21 CFR 117.135(c)(1)(i)" [link] Waiakea Bottling Inc. Upon request, you provided a revised Food Safety Plan on April 3, 2024.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 3, 2024

. § 343(w)], in that the finished product label fails to declare a major food allergen (sesame). Your facilities are subject to the requirements of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (CGMP and PC rule) (21 CFR Part 117).

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 23, 2024

Then in 2024, additional sampling by USDA found Listeria. monocytogenes was detected in two (2) additional environmental swabs collected from non-food-contact surfaces (e.g., link] Discover Fresh Foods, LLC MARCS-CMS 677021 — JUNE 26, 2024 Recipient: Mr. Andrew Smart CEO Discover Fresh Foods, LLC 600 S.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

MARCS-CMS 681107 — MAY 29, 2024 Recipient: Sherrie Holi President/COO Big Island Candies, Inc. Hilo, HI 96720-4428 United States Issuing Office: Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West V United States May 29, 2024 WL 681107 Dear Ms. WARNING LETTER [link] Big Island Candies, Inc. 585 Hinano St.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 13, 2024

[link] Hunan Gagazui Food Co., MARCS-CMS 673799 — FEBRUARY 09, 2024 Recipient: Ms. Xia Wang Owner Hunan Gagazui Food Co., Violation of the mandatory requirements set forth in 21 CFR 108.25, and 21 CFR 113 renders your LACF food products adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(4) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. 03, 2024”.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

WARNING LETTER [link] Midwest Foods, LLC MARCS-CMS 677464 — MAY 21, 2024 Recipient: Jordon P. Elwell CEO/Owner United States Issuing Office: Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West II United States WARNING LETTER Reference #: CMS 677464 Date: May 21, 2024 Dear Mr. Elwell: The U.S. 343], as discussed below.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

HACCP Last Revision 3/2024, identified at receiving steps for wheat flour, whey (b)(4), egg, and walnut ingredients, pathogens as a hazard associated with these ingredients used in your RTE products. MARCS-CMS 687624 September 30, 2024 Recipient: Sandra T. link] WARNING LETTER Knickerbocker 365 Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 12, 2024

In April of 2024, the facility was closed. The WGS analysis confirmed the isolate to be Salmonella Cubana and the isolate did not match other food, environmental, or clinical isolates in the database. January 3, 2024 - We advised you of the WGS results via a conference call on January 3, 2024.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

MARCS-CMS 680624 — September 11, 2024 Mr. Michael Louie, President Mr. Gordon Louie, Secretary Alfred Louie, Inc. Bakersfield, CA 93313 United States Issuing Office: Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West V United States WARNING LETTER September 11, 2024 WL 680624 Dear Messrs. [link] Alfred Louie, Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

MARCS-CMS 679052 — August 09, 2024 Recipient: Francisco Jose Peña Cordovez President AUSTROFOOD S.A.S. We received your responses to the FDA-483 on January 8, 2024, and April 2, 2024, describing corrective actions taken and planned by your firm, and address your responses below. [link] WARNING LETTER AUSTROFOOD S.A.S.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

MARCS-CMS 676447 — JANUARY 30, 2024 Recipient: Barsotti Juice Company, Inc. We have scheduled a regulatory meeting to be held through conference call on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM PST. link] Barsotti Juice Company, Inc. In accordance with 21 CFR 120.9, 342(a)(4). Upon receipt of this letter please contact Kimberly M.

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 31, 2024

On March 19, 2024, the USDA implemented revised regulations on organic foods. The overall purpose of the revisions is to strengthen enforcement of the regulations, with a focus on greater accountability for organic food fraud. This article does not go into every detail of the changes.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

MARCS-CMS 673138 — JANUARY 29, 2024 Recipient: Mr. Firas Hanna President Knickerbocker 365, Inc. retail unit, lot codes I31C, J01C, J02C, J06C, J07C, J08C, J09C, & J11C (UPC 611625100206)) are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(w) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 331(uu)].

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IN Food Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2025

Have a look at some of the changes that could be coming to federal food regulations Costs Are Getting Outta Hand… For Everyone MAGGIE ALT-LEWIS, Account Supervisor Restaurants and foodservice operators are feeling the pinch just like consumers. What trends do you think hit the mark and what might we have missed?

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 1, 2024

With that, the processor of liquid canned coffee in the can has to file the process with FDA as part of the Low Acid Canned Food regulations (LACF). These of course are the regulations that primarily focus on prevention of Clostridium botulinum (the causative agent of botulism poisoning) in canned foods.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

MARCS-CMS 677503 — July 08, 2024 Recipient: Mr. Boligala C. Reno, NV, from November 27 through December 07, 2023, and January 03 through January 04, 2024. Raju: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your ready-to-eat (RTE) spice facility, located at 12101 Moya Blvd., 12101 Moya Blvd.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

D/B/A Flavor First Foods Inc. MARCS-CMS 668515 — MARCH 14, 2024 Recipient: Mr. Gregory Joao Silva Owner F1 Foods Inc. D/B/A Flavor First Foods Inc. Your significant violations are as follows: Acidified Foods Violations (21 CFR Part 108 and 114): 1.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 22, 2024

WARNING LETTER [link] Cookies-n-Milk, LLC MARCS-CMS 672621 — APRIL 22, 2024 Recipient: Tyler F.B. 343(w)], in that the finished product labels did not declare a major food allergen (peanuts). Spragg Vice President and General Manager Cookies-n-Milk, LLC 181 Industrial Blvd. McKinney, TX 75069 on October 3 -19, 2023.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 20, 2024

MARCS-CMS 674283 — APRIL 25, 2024 Recipient: Mr. Steve S. Garcia: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your manufacturing facility, located at 681 Anita St, Ste 106, Chula Vista, CA 91911, from October 24 through November 28, 2023. [link] WARNING LETTER California Bread Co. Shorees, CEO Mr. Rene A.

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Forward Fooding

MARCH 30, 2023

Well not so fast…The sector faces a number of challenges, including bringing down the cost for cultivated products (which is much higher than traditional foods) navigating a complex and lengthy regulatory pathway (these products are subject to novel foods regulation) and creating consumer acceptance.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 1, 2024

During our inspection of your facility, the FDA found serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (CGMP and PC rule), Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 117 (21 CFR Part 117).

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 13, 2024

MARCS-CMS 675567 — APRIL 17, 2024 Recipient: Mr. Yan Wang President Pingdingshan Tianjing Plant Albumen Co., The firm then performs testing after the batches are sent to the U.S.; however, the testing does not include Salmonella or E. link] Pingdingshan Tianjing Plant Albumen Co.,

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Kao: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your manufacturing and distributing facility, located at 201 S Hill Dr, Brisbane, CA 94005, on August 14 through 31, 2023.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

FDA Warning Letter [link] Living Tree Community Foods, Inc. MARCS-CMS 656541 — MARCH 04, 2024 Recipient: Mr. Jesse Schwartz President Living Tree Community Foods, Inc. At the conclusion of the inspection FDA issued a Form FDA 483, Inspectional Observations, listing the deviations found at your facility.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

MARCS-CMS 659663 — JANUARY 26, 2024 Recipient: Mr. Huu Q. During the inspection, the FDA investigator found serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventative Controls for Human Food regulation (CGMP & PC rule), Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 117 (21 CFR Part 117).

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GFI

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2023, GFI also launched the first State of the Industry Report on the German alternative protein ecosystem and engaged with the Bioeconomy Council—and in November, the German parliament paved the way for a €38+ million investment in the protein transition in 2024.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

[link] WARNING LETTER Brewing Market Coffee MARCS-CMS 682451 — April 25, 2024 Recipient: Artine G. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection of your acidified manufacturing facility located at 5775 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, Colorado from December 14, 2023, through January 25, 2024.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 20, 2024

DBA Kwan Sang Noodle Company MARCS-CMS 672206 — APRIL 23, 2024 Recipient: Wei Chi Zheng Owner Ng Zheng Inc. Zheng: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your manufacturing facility located at 1140 W Louisiana Avenue, Denver, Colorado from September 18, 2023 to October 23, 2023. [link] Ng Zheng Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Addition of vinegar for flavor only, when pH is not monitored, is not considered a special process and rice must be temperature controlled just like any other TCS food. link] Constituent Update FDA Releases Supplement to the 2022 Food Code November 4, 2024 The U.S.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

link] Mena Food Group, LLC MARCS-CMS 673814 — August 08, 2024 Recipient: Mr. David Mena Owner/President Mena Food Group, LLC 4710 NW 15th Ave Ste 5a-2 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-3785 United States david@bakerymilitellos.co The fans were observed blowing onto RTE uncovered cupcakes on a pan rack cart.

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