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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the reporters at Food Safety News

Bill Marler

While you are eating and watching football today, the staff at FOOD SAFETY NEWS are reporting on how to protect you and your family from the food we eat. FOOD SAFETY NEWS was founded in 2009 when print and broadcast media were facing consolidation and steep budget cuts. 1, 2023 – Dec. 1, 2022 – Dec.

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Food Inspections and Food Recalls fall during COVID-19 – What will be the impact on Foodborne Illness Investigations is to be seen

Bill Marler

Kyle Bagenstose of USA Today did a deep dive into food safety in today’s article: “Inspections, citations, recalls slashed: Coronavirus is testing America’s food safety net.” The lack of inspections and recalls are of great concern. If a kid gets acute kidney failure caused by E.

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FDA, CFIA, what the hell are you doing?

Bill Marler

However, shocked and disappointed are too light of words to describe their failure to live up to their Mission Statements: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security … of our nation’s food supply, ….

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Food Safety Culture Collaboration: Are Regulators Adapting and Catching Up?

Food Safety Magazine

In recent years, the food industry has witnessed a paradigm shift in the approach to food safety by placing a greater emphasis on understanding and cultivating the impact and role of people and systems on food safety outcomes. 852/2004, the European Union’s legislation on food hygiene. Compliance with EC No.

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14 Years of Food Safety News

Food Safety News

Food Safety News (FSN) was created in 2009 by food safety attorney Bill Marler to fill a void in public health media coverage. Since its inception, FSN has provided dedicated journalism addressing critical food safety concerns. FSN’s infancy was defined by grit and innovation.

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Focus on food safety and transparency

Food Safety News

These tech solutions will continue to revolutionize the food sector in 2024, elevating food safety, transparency, and the customer experience. Food safety prioritized Many food brands have wisely adopted tech solutions to improve food safety and quality – a trend that will continue in 2024.

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OIG to determine whether FDA followed the inspections and recall process for infant formula in accordance with Federal requirements by 2023?

Bill Marler

HHS, OIG posted this morning: The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to safeguard the Nation’s food supply, including infant formula, and ensure that all ingredients are safe. Hey, OIG, see below, we need answers sooner and I will give you a head start.

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