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Food firms warned over maggots, rodents, Listeria, and more in warehouses and facilities

Food Safety News

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. The firm’s facility meets the “qualified facility” definition under 21 CFR 117.3;

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FDA Issues First Annual CORE Report Summarizing FDA Investigations Into Foodborne Outbreaks

Penn State Food Safety Blog

In our reporting, we summarized the FDA findings of these noteworthy outbreaks: Salmonella in Cantaloupe (August 2022) - The investigation did not find a definitive source for the Salmonella strain found in the outbreak, although a common packinghouse was identified.

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

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Louie: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection of your sprouting operation and noodle manufacturing facility, located at 4501 Shepard St., 1 Further, we found significant violations of the labeling regulations for foods, 21 CFR Part 101. Bakersfield, CA 93313 from January 2 through February 20, 2024.

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California Bread Company Cited for Inadequate Allergen Controls

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Garcia: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your manufacturing facility, located at 681 Anita St, Ste 106, Chula Vista, CA 91911, from October 24 through November 28, 2023. Based on FDA’s inspectional findings, we have determined that you did not follow the requirements of the CGMP & PC rule.

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Lancaster Country (PA) Bakery Issued Warning Letter for

Penn State Food Safety Blog

During our inspection of your facility, the FDA found serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (CGMP and PC rule), Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 117 (21 CFR Part 117).

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Food Safety Challenges and Regulations in Retail and Foodservice

Food Quality & Safety

Ensuring that food is safe requires a collaborative approach; government, industry, and consumers must work together to achieve the common goal of protecting public health. The fact that multiple agencies and inspectors have regulatory oversight over food safety at U.S.

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Warning Letter Issued to KY Bakery Detail Lack of GMPs

Penn State Food Safety Blog

During the inspection, the FDA investigator found serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (CGMP & PC rule), Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 117 (21 Part CFR 117).

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