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FDA shuts down animal food manufacturer due to Salmonella – Is Abbott infant formula with Cronobacter next?

Bill Marler

Today’s action marks the first consent decree of permanent injunction against an animal food manufacturer for violating public safety standards under Part 507 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) requirements) of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls for Animal Food Regulation.

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Request for update on Petition to deem Salmonella an Adulterant

Bill Marler

11] Foods regulated by FSIS substantially contribute to this public health burden; according to the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration, over a third of salmonellosis cases can be attributed to chicken (14.0%), pork (10.3%), beef (6.4%), and turkey (6.2%). As of 2019, it was 17.12. [9] Interior , 794 F.Supp.2d

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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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FDA Issues Supplement to the 2022 Food Code - What Has Changed?

Penn State Food Safety Blog

First, some definitions were added. Definitions Added or modified include : “Active Managerial Control” means the purposeful incorporation of specific actions or procedures by industry management into the operation of their business to attain control over foodborne illness RISK factors.

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2023 Update on state food safety legislation

Food Safety News

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 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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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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