Food Safety Tech

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

On Tuesday, the FDA announced a suspect in the WanaBana cinnamon-applesauce pouch contamination investigation. The FDA noted that it has limited authority over foreign ingredient suppliers who do not directly ship product to the U.S. This is because their food undergoes further manufacturing/processing prior to export.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 5, 2024

In addition to extremely high levels of lead, the FDA has found elevated levels of chromium in cinnamon applesauce products marketed for children. The Food and Drug Administration found lead levels as much as 2,000 times the proposed safe levels when it tested the implicated cinnamon applesauce.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration is conducting the inspection at the Austrofoods facility located in Ecuador. FDA will update the U.S. The FDA has received reports that the recalled applesauce is still on shelves at Dollar Tree stores. The CDC’s case definition for state partners includes a blood lead level of 3.5

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. 16, 2023, warning letter the FDA described a June to August 2023, review of Discover CBD and Strain Snobswebsite at the internet addresses “discovercbd.com” and “www.activecbdoil.com.” CBD is not approved for use in any conventional food.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse event was submitted and met the FDA’s complainant definition, are from less than 1 to 53 years of age. The CDC’s case definition for state partners includes a blood lead level of 3.5 The FDA has found, as of Dec.

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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 9, 2023

5, the FDA said it has received reports of 64 children under age 6 who have suffered “adverse events” linked to the tainted cinnamon applesauce pouches. The FDA said its count is based on self-reported information submitted by health-care providers, consumers and some state partners. As of Dec. Ingredient sample collection is underway.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Califf, FDA Commissioner of Food and Drugs Last month was the first anniversary of the White House Conference and National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The FDA continues to make significant progress in our nutrition efforts, which can help combat the diet-related disease epidemic. By: Robert M.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

FDA issued an update on lead contaminated applesauce. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Current Update February 29, 2024 After additional analysis of the cinnamon collected from the manufacturer in Ecuador (Austrofoods), FDA has confirmed that the lead and chromium previously detected in the cinnamon are from lead chromate.

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Bill Marler

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

These Wisconsin cases were found to have genetic fingerprints that matched each other, which was an essentially definitive signal to investigating epidemiologists that the cases of illness had a common source. The client was, therefore, definitively included as a confirmed case in this ten-state cluster of E. coli outbreaks.

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Food Safety Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

FDA recently asserted that available scientific evidence “does not demonstrate that levels of microplastics or nanoplastics detected in foods pose a risk to human health.” However, the agency acknowledges the current science is limited by a lack of standard definitions or methods.

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Bill Marler

APRIL 4, 2020

All farmers receiving financial assistance should demonstrate how funds will bolster local and regional food and economic security. USDA should also use its authority to make it easier to provide meals to low-income families during school closures, many of whom are food and farm workers, by issuing a nationwide waiver for area eligibility.

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Food Quality & Safety

APRIL 22, 2024

People increasingly want a balanced diet derived from safe, high quality ingredients for both their pets and human family members, and both types of foods are regulated by FDA. He says that any nutrient imbalances in pet food can potentially cause deficiencies or toxicities that are food safety challenges.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

State health departments receive reports of potential cases from various sources, and then follow up to determine whether the case definition is met. The Food and Drug Administration is also investigating the outbreak. 27 the FDA was reporting that its patient count was holding steady at 90.

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Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was investigating a grower of interest in Washington state, the agency has been unable to definitively implicate a grower in the Escherichia coli outbreak linked to onions supplied by Taylor Farms and served at McDonald’s. Although the U.S.

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Food Safety Tech

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Labeling of food and dietary supplements in the United States involve several aspects and each must be approached with careful consideration. The FDA released in December 2024 and January 2025 a few new proposed and final rules on several issues that will impact food and dietary supplement labeling. 3 dye might induce cancer.

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Food Quality & Safety

AUGUST 21, 2023

No one entity can protect food safety on its own. In FSMA, FDA clearly stated that the role of industry is to produce safe foods. FDA’s role is oversight in their jurisdiction, to ensure that industry is doing its job. The fact that multiple agencies and inspectors have regulatory oversight over food safety at U.S.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Houston, TX A food firm in Texas is on notice from the FDA of severe violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation. 5, 2023, warning letter, the FDA described an Aug.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. 28, 2023, warning letter the FDA described a September 2023 review of Hemp XR’s website the Internet address hemp-xr.com. Any food additive that has not been approved for its intended use in food is deemed to be unsafe and causes the food to be adulterated.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Perdue Farms LLC’s petition to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service was submitted eight months ago but continues to generate comments about whether separate “free range” and “pasture-raised” claims for meat and poultry products should be in the rulebook. To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.)

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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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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The FDA issued the first CORE (Coordinated Outbreak Response & Evaluation Network) annual report summarizing the investigations of foodborne outbreaks and adverse events in FDA-regulated human foods for the 2022 calendar year. FDA published a strategy summary to prevent Listeria from Enoki mushrooms. LINK to report.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

FDA issues a Warning Letter to Alfred Louie Inc, a sprouting operation and noodle manufacturing facility, located in Bakersfield, CA. 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. For example: i.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

FDA and CDC provided an update on lead contamination issue in cinnamon apple sauce imported from Ecuador. The FDA has limited authority over foreign ingredient suppliers who do not directly ship product to the U.S. This is because their food undergoes further manufacturing/processing prior to export.

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The Food Law Firm

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

A facility that meets the definition of a “qualified facility” in part 117 or part 507 is subject to CGMP requirements as well as the modified requirements described in 21 CFR 117.201 or in 21 CFR 507.7, These modified requirements include the requirement that the facility submit a form to FDA, attesting to its status as a qualified facility.

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Food Safety Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

FDA, USDA, FTC, state and local agencies, all play a role in regulating the food we eat. Statements on your labels that may pass muster with FDA and other agencies are falling afoul of consumer expectations, and consumers are seeking, and sometimes obtaining, redress in the courts. But how many of you thought of the consumer?

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

FDA states that as of Jan, 8, 2024, 87 of these cases have been confirmed. CDC’s case definition for state partners includes a blood lead level of 3.5 FDA is also reporting that in their testing of the recalled products and the cinnamon collected from the Austrofoods facility, the agency has found chromium.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

“I feel passionately about bringing quality, nourishing food to underserved neighborhoods, and there is definitely a dearth of options within the Illinois Medical District area. ” Dr. /FoodSignPros is expanding its lineup of food shields and safety solutions with its new patent-pending AirShield.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

FDA issued a Warning Letter to Woody’s Pet Food Deli of West Saint Paul, MN., a processor of raw pet food products. The firm uses an acetic acid, PAA, and hydrogen peroxide (b)(4), as the method to eliminate pathogens from the raw pet food products. Palma Owner Agila Corporation dba Woody’s Pet Food Deli 105 W.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Cottage food products prepared in a home kitchen may be offered for commercial sale only if the products are not potentially hazardous and do not require time and temperature control for food safety, among other things. Approved cottage food products will include cakes, cookies, breads, jams, and jellies from allowable fruits.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

FDA and CDC provided updates (1/30/24 and 1/26/24 respectfully) on the lead contamination issue in apple cinnamon fruit pouches. FDA is reporting 90 reported cases). As of January 29, 2024, FDA has not received any additional confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled product."

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In a Warning Letter issued by FDA to a small KY desert company, Deserts by Hellen, FDA identified numerous GMP issues that demonstrate a lack of proper sanitary controls. FDA received your written response to the inspection via email on March 30, 2023, describing the corrective actions you have taken and plan to take.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

FDA’s onsite inspection of the Austrofoods facility in Ecuador has ended. However, the FDA investigation of the elevated lead levels in recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches continues. Samples of the puree showed lead contamination more than 200 times higher than the FDA allows." FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 1, 2024

FDA issued a Warning Letter to McClure’s Lancaster Old Fashioned, LLC, a processor of ready-to-eat (RTE) bakery products located in Bowmansville, PA, 17507. However, FDA expects food manufacturers to follow the CGMP and PC rule to prevent the unintentional incorporation of allergens into foods which are not formulated to contain them.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 20, 2024

FDA issued a Warning Letter to a California bread company after the company had a recall for undeclared allergens. In the inspection, FDA found inadequate allergen controls. At the conclusion of the inspection, the FDA investigators issued an FDA Form 483 (FDA-483), Inspectional Observations. 379e(a)].

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Food Safety Specialist Francine L. Shaw sat down with Morten Larsen, CEO & Founder of EcoloxTech to discuss the use of Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) in restaurants and food service. Why is it so important for restaurants and other food businesses to be aware of – and use – HOCI as a disinfectant and sanitizer?

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

E ditor’s Note: With permission, Food Safety News today posts the 2023 Update on State Food Safety Legislature by Doug Farquhar, JD, Government Affairs Director for the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). The following table summarizes bills related to food safety introduced by state legislation in 2023.

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Bill Marler

MARCH 29, 2022

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that Bravo Packing, Inc., an animal food manufacturing company of Carney’s Point, New Jersey, has agreed to stop selling, manufacturing and distributing raw pet food and come into compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

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