Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and expanded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. This last initiative is perhaps the most urgent for food businesses and requires immediate attention.

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Food Safety Tech

MARCH 11, 2024

The FDA has announced several additional steps it is taking to address concerns about elevated lead levels. reminding them of the requirement to implement controls to prevent contamination from potential chemical hazards in food, including ground cinnamon products.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 5, 2024

New York’s prohibition would take effect two years sooner in 2025. The second bill, S08615/A9295 , would require companies to disclose to the state of New York when they add chemicals to foods and drinks that the company secretly self-determines are “generally recognized as safe” or GRAS , without notifying the FDA.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 19, 2025

Food and Drug Administration has determined that it is necessary for manufacturers of cat and dog foods who are covered by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) rule and using uncooked or unpasteurized materials derived from poultry or cattle (e.g.,

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 6, 2025

FDA released final revision of the allergen Q&A document - Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, Including the Food Allergen Labeling Requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Edition 5) [link] This is an important document for reference when food allergen control including labeling requirements.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 6, 2025

The recommendations in this guidance can help manufacturers/processors of LMRTE foods comply with the requirements for current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs), hazard analysis, and risk-based preventive controls to ensure a safe and sanitary food supply for these foods.

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Food Safety Tech

JANUARY 21, 2025

Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP) , a national public health nonprofit dedicated to preventing foodborne illness and advocating for stronger food safety policies, announces thatSandra Eskinwill assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on February 24, 2025. Eskin, a respected leader in food safety, most recently at the U.S.

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