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House and Senate Oversight on Cronobacter and Infant Formula this week

Bill Marler

Now the House and Senate are set to ask questions of the Industry and FDA about how the outbreak happened and how it impacted the supply of infant formula. Here is a preview of the FDA’s position See full testimony – FDA Testimony ECOI Infant Formula 5.25.2022 final : TESTIMONY OF. CALIFF, M.D. COMMISSIONER OF FOOD AND DRUGS.

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More ill linked to lead in Applesauce

Bill Marler

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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What’s up with the Leprechaun and 6,400 reports of illnesses? “Correlation is not necessarily causation” – It is still “Magically Suspicious”

Bill Marler

and the FDA has initiated an investigation. The FDA approached the issue a bit more obliquely, noting that there has not been found a pathogen or cause of the illness (now numbering 446 ‘adverse event reports’) linked to “Dry Cereal.”. Now there are reports of over 6,400 sick. Patrick’s Day. ”.

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As many as 125 children poisoned by lead in applesauce

Bill Marler

FDA is conducting an onsite inspection at the Austrofoods facility located in Ecuador. FDA will update this advisory to share the sample results once the analysis is complete. Working together with Ecuadorian authorities, the FDA has confirmed that, of Negasmart’s direct customers, only Austrofoods ships product to the US.

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More patients were found to have lead poisoning linked to applesauce; some recalled products still on store shelves

Food Safety News

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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Innovations in Alternative Proteins: Understanding the Viewpoints and Purchasing Behaviors of U.S. Meat Eaters

FoodInsight

Over half of Americans consume animal meat daily, with taste, value, and general appearance being their top priorities when purchasing animal meat. FDA approved the safety of these products. The post Innovations in Alternative Proteins: Understanding the Viewpoints and Purchasing Behaviors of U.S.

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CA Noodle Company Received FDA Warning Letter for Failure to identify Hazards and Implement Controls

Penn State Food Safety Blog

FDA issues a Warning Letter to Alfred Louie Inc, a sprouting operation and noodle manufacturing facility, located in Bakersfield, CA. Louie: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection of your sprouting operation and noodle manufacturing facility, located at 4501 Shepard St., For example: i.

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