Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 26, 2024

There have been increasing news on microplastics and nanoplastics in our food supply. FDA published a webpage to share their current thinking on the topic. More research is needed - "While there are many studies on microplastics in food, the current state of science is limited in its ability to inform regulatory risk assessment.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Illinois H 2086, Food Drug Cosmetic Act Provides that self-service by consumers is not prohibited if the take-home containers are maintained clean and are not capable of causing disease; provides that a restaurant or retailer may refill a consumer-owned container with ready-to-eat or dry bulk foods.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The bill calls for the Director of the Department of Health Services (DHS) to adopt rules for overseeing cottage food and drinks sold at retail, including standards for producing, labeling, serving, and transporting food products. Outlines notification requirements for online sales of cottage food products.

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Chef's Deal

MARCH 28, 2024

Food Safety Standards: Adherence to food safety standards, such as those set by organizations like the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) or equivalent regulatory bodies, is essential. They encompass the assurance of food safety during storage, prep, and serving stages.

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Bill Marler

JANUARY 20, 2022

The FDA and state and local regulatory officials traced the romaine lettuce to 23 farms and 36 fields in the Yuma growing region. The FDA, along with CDC and state partners, started an environmental assessment in the Yuma growing region and collected samples of water, soil, and manure. WGS showed that the E.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The FDA issued a supplement to the 2022 Food Code. A detailed listing of the changes are found on the FDA website [link] I provided some detail on each of these changes. First, some definitions were added. When a Food Safety Management System is Required. (B)

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