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

Bill Marler

I saw an opportunity to pull together a team of talented journalists and give them the resources to provide timely reporting on food safety issues like no other news outlet could. 1, 2023 – Dec. 1, 2023 — 1,950,889 Page views over last year — Dec. 1, 2022 – Dec.

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Summary of Pesticides Found in U.S. Food Supply Based on FDA Monitoring in FY 2022

Food Safety Magazine

This article summarizes the results of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA’s) Pesticide Monitoring Program Report for fiscal year (FY) 2022, including the rates of violative samples, imported versus domestic foods, and chemicals of concern.

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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.

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Smart Supply Chain Management Can Reduce Food Waste and Improve Margins in Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

A large chunk of that comes down to complex problems in global food supply chain management that most restaurants have little control over. What restaurants can do, however, is re-think how their direct food supply is managed – from transport to inventory control.

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Cyber Threats Impacting the Food and Agriculture Sector

Food Safety Magazine

While ransomware is the most common cyberattack vector for businesses, other cyber threats can be far more dangerous to the food supply system, as discussed in this article.

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

Food Safety Magazine

This cultural transformation has been spurred by regulatory developments, notably the inclusion of food safety culture in European Commission Regulation No. 852/2004, the European Union’s legislation on food hygiene. Compliance with EC No.