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OIG to determine whether FDA followed the inspections and recall process for infant formula in accordance with Federal requirements by 2023?

Bill Marler

HHS, OIG posted this morning: The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to safeguard the Nation’s food supply, including infant formula, and ensure that all ingredients are safe. Hey, OIG, see below, we need answers sooner and I will give you a head start.

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House and Senate Oversight on Cronobacter and Infant Formula this week

Bill Marler

COMMISSIONER OF FOOD AND DRUGS. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, FOOD POLICY AND RESPONSE. DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY AND APPLIED NUTRITION. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. We also notified Abbott Nutrition about this case. CALIFF, M.D. FRANK YIANNAS, M.P.H. MAYNE, PH.D.

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New York State is latest to threaten removal of harmful food additives

Food Safety News

Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Anna Kelles, who holds a doctorate in nutritional epidemiology. These two bills will increase transparency and protect consumers from toxic chemicals in New York’s food supply,” said Environmental Working Group policy director Jessica Hernandez. Both bills are sponsored by Sen.

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A boost for the blue economy: The essentialism of alternative seafood

GFI

While the limits and impacts of conventional seafood production are well-documented, the complex connections between climate and seafood are coming into sharper and sobering focus. Neither wild-capture fishing nor fish farming can scale to meet this trajectory without threatening the health of the ocean, rivers, and other aquatic ecosystems.

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FDA Updates Regulations for Genomic Alterations in Animals

Food Quality & Safety

These updated guidance documents demonstrate our commitment to facilitating innovation while ensuring product safety,” Tracey Forfa, director of FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, said in a prepared statement.

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Food Traceability and Authentication in the AI Era

Food Safety Tech

In the intricate web of the global food supply chain, ensuring the safety and authenticity of consumables stands as a paramount concern. Food traceability, defined as the ability to provide comprehensive information about the history and origin of a product throughout its journey, emerges as a cornerstone in this endeavour.

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Behind the Scenes: Exploring the Journey from Farm to Table in Food Production

FMT Magazine

At its centre lies the food supply chain—an expansive network of producers, distributors, and retailers working tirelessly to bring us delicious meals! Understanding the significance of our food supply chains is of the utmost importance. Meeting the nutritional requirements for an estimated 9.7