Food Safety News

MARCH 5, 2024

The movement to ban certain additives in food or beverages that started last year in California and spread this year first to Illinois has now reached as far as the Empire State. Two New York State lawmakers introduced related bills to protect consumers from dangerous known and unknown additives used in foods and beverages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

He began his life-long career in the hospitality business at the food service division of Stouffer in Newark, N.J., and joined the Marriott Corporation in 1965 to help launch its fast-food division, beginning with Hot Shoppes Jr., It’s fun to be able to offer the city food from such a great brand through our Kitchen Center.”

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Food Safety Tech

JANUARY 16, 2025

Food Safety Tech and the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) are excited to announce that the 2025 Food Safety Consortium will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, from October 19-21. Address current challenges and advancements in food safety, technology, and compliance. ” Biros adds.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

IHA Beverage of Commerce, CA is recalling Super Cinnamon Powder 4oz, because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Specifically, products showing Vitamin A & C on the nutrition facts label. Food and Drug Administration. No illnesses have been reported as of 11/18/2024.

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FoodInsight

AUGUST 1, 2023

While many of us strive to cook meals using fresh ingredients, busy schedules over the course of our week often lead to home-cooking burnout and the desire for delivery or takeout—sometimes before we’ve used all the food we bought on our weekly grocery run. So, what is food preservation? Why are preservatives used in food?

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FoodInsight

JULY 27, 2023

Many of us like to sample new foods we come across in the grocery store—why not try an exciting, even innovative product we may have heard about from a friend, family member, or social media? These labels can tell us where our food was made, give nutrition information, and provide detailed ingredient lists.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The FDA and CDC are linking a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes. On November 25, 2024, FDA was notified about an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in the United States, with many ill people residing in long-term care facilities (LTCF) prior to illness onset.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Nutrition facts and ingredients are also listed on the front of the package. KEDAKE, INC. of Houston, TX is recalling its 2 lb packages of Las Ollas Botana Mix Snacks because they may contain undeclared Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Yellow No 5, Yellow No 6, and Red No 6. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No.

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Forward Fooding

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Check out what some of the FoodTech 500 Alumni have been up to lately: SOLAR FOODS | P artnered with Italian algae startup KelpEat to use its Solein microbial protein in the latters new protein crackers, in combination with EU-farmed seaweed. Read more TENDER FOOD | Received $5.4M

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Forward Fooding

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As Ozempic transforms the way we manage weight and nutrition, the food industry is facing an unprecedented challenge—how to keep up with consumers who are eating differently. This shift is pushing companies to explore new frontiers in health-focused, personalized nutrition.

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Food + Tech Connect

APRIL 12, 2023

Meanwhile, the plant-based food industry is facing questions about its future as consumer sales have been lackluster and investors are turning away. New Food Order ponders whether the industry’s focus on replicas is the right approach or whether new protein formats are needed. FDA petitioned on sodium reduction goals.

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Food Safety Tech

JUNE 4, 2024

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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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 20, 2024

Mars Petcare US is voluntarily recalling 315 bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food in the 44 lb. Voluntarily Recalls 315 Bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, 44 lb. link] Mars Petcare US, Inc. Product 44 lb.

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Forward Fooding

MAY 29, 2024

Hybrid meats offer a suite of solutions: meatier taste and texture, better nutrition, lower emissions, reduced meat consumption, and lower cost than cultivated meat. Instead, they are added to boost nutritional content, lower carbon emissions, and decrease meat consumption. But will it live up to its promise? in 2022 to USD$6.4B

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

These concerns were provided to Sammy’s Milk in a meeting with FDA this week that identified representations on the Sammy’s Milk website and social media platforms that could be interpreted to indicate the product is safe for infants to consume. While Sammy’s Milk is specifically formulated for children between the ages of 12 and 36 months.

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FoodInsight

MARCH 28, 2025

As food and nutrition professionals, this is a challenge that many of us face as we work to communicate evidence-based plans and strategies to help consumers advance their goals and improve their health. Good nutrition can help mitigate these conditions. Only 12% consider health every time they make food decisions.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Capra Products of Chehalis, Washington, is recalling 1,506 boxes of Goat Milk Formula Recipe Kit on the recommendation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and advises consumers to immediately discontinue use of the product as infant formula. FDA notified Mt. FDA notified Mt. Food and Drug Administration.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While FDA cited the company for issues with its Preventive Controls Plan, FDA also hi on the company for failing to report the non-compliant product into the Reportable Food Registry. What is the Reportable Food Registry? Lisa Deverell President, Purina Animal Nutrition; Executive Vice President, Land O’ Lakes, Inc.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

— OPINION — By Julie Chapon, Co-founder and CEO of Yuka Food safety regulations remain a critical concern globally, particularly as consumers become increasingly conscious and concerned about the ingredients present in the products they consume. An obvious discrepancy exists between food regulations in the United States and those in Europe.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

"Following the October 2023 recall of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products due to elevated lead levels linked to the cinnamon in those products and the concern for lead toxicity in children, the FDA initiated a targeted survey of ground cinnamon products from discount retail stores and analyzed the samples for lead and chromium."

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FMT Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

As we browse the aisles of our local grocery stores, we are often confronted by an abundance of food labels offering promises of health and goodness. Consumers may feel overwhelmed when deciphering unfamiliar ingredients, yet understanding food labels has never been more essential in an age of increased awareness over what we consume.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 10, 2024

Home Style Foods, Inc., The back label containing the Nutrition Facts and Ingredients is incorrectly labeled as “Very Berry Strawberry”, in a 16oz round plastic deli cup. The back label containing the Nutrition Facts and Ingredients is incorrectly labeled as “Very Berry Strawberry”, in a 16oz round plastic deli cup.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 1, 2024

The potential contamination of Salmonella was discovered through the State of New York Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory through routine testing. The company is recalling this product as FDA and Sunco and Frenchie LLC continue their investigation. Oak Foods LLC was the distributor. Costa Rica.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

This was identified after an FDA notification, because the firm has not submitted the required premarket notification. The products have been found in non-compliance with the requirements of the FDA under section 21 CFR 106.110 New Infant formula registration. without complying with the FDA’s infant formula regulations.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

TFP Nutrition of Nacogdoches, TX announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food due to potential Salmonella contamination. link] TFP Nutrition Initiates Voluntary Recall of 50 lb.

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FoodInsight

JULY 30, 2024

Debriefing on the consumer research findings central to this article sparked animated discussion among our staff – dietitians and veteran communicators who have long worked to effectively explain nutrition nuances to consumers, utilizing consumer insights. Salt is special. cause of mortality. Are We Asking Too Much From Consumers?

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NOVEMBER 19, 2023

TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their Nacogdoches, Texas, facility. link] TFP Nutrition Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Dog, Dry Cat, and Catfish Food Due to Potential Salmonella Health Risk.

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FoodInsight

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Putting Lead In Food Into Perspective: What You Need To Know The presence of heavy metals in food is not new. Lead, like most heavy metals, is naturally occurring and can be detected at trace levels in food. Heavy metals are found in soil, water, and air; they are not added to food. What Is Lead? How Much Lead Is Safe?

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

in clear film with Purple & Yellow Front Label on front and White nutritional label on back. in cellophane bag sealed at top with Purple & Yellow Front Label on front and White nutritional label on back. Zingerman's Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie, Individually Packaged, 4 oz.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. The recall was a result of a routine sampling program by the Hawaii State Department of Health’s Food and Drug Branch on Wednesday, January 3rd which revealed that the finished product contained the bacteria. link] Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. Company Name: Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN), a producer of nutrition products, announced today that it has voluntarily chosen to recall from the U.S. No Nutramigen liquid formulas or any other Reckitt nutrition products are impacted. Food and Drug Administration. PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS No other U.S.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The lot code for the product is 23299 and is located on the back nutritional label just above the barcode. The product is a 14oz Kringle from Racine Danish Kringles labeled Raspberry that is sold on a red tray with a plastic overwrap. No illnesses have been reported to date.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

Retail products are packaged in candy boxes with a label on the bottom of the box containing nutrition and ingredient information. [link] Abdallah Candies Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond in Abdallahs 8 oz. sea salt almond alligators. The recalled products were distributed from 03/01/2024 to 03/29/2024.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Food and Drug Administration. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Stabilyze Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Summary Company Announcement Date: October 11, 2023 FDA Publish Date: October 12, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared sesame - Allergen Company Name: Betty Lou’s Inc.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Issues Voluntary Recall and Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites Summary Company Announcement Date: March 08, 2024 FDA Publish Date: March 11, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Peanut Allergen Company Name: Wesco, Inc.

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Food Safe Limited

JULY 7, 2023

Aspartame or E 951 is a non-nutritive intense sweetener. Aspartame is used as an alternative to sugar as a sweetener but is added at much lower concentrations and is found in ‘diet’ beverages, foods, and ‘low-calorie’ products. JECFA : stands for Joint WHO & FAO Expert Committee on Food Additives. Source: WHO.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 1, 2024

of Weston, OH is recalling Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food and Vitakraft Vita Smart Hedgehog Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Brand Name: Sunseed Vita Prima Product Description: Hedgehog Food Company Announcement Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc.

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