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Lead Chromate contamination in Cinnamon was intentional says FDA

Bill Marler

The FDA has confirmed that lead chromate is the source of lead and chromium in cinnamon applesauce marketed for children and imported from Ecuador. Leaders at the FDA continue to believe the contamination was intentional. FDA’s leading hypothesis remains that this was likely an act of economically motivated adulteration.”

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FDA Active Investigations – Lead, E. coli and Salmonella

Bill Marler

The FDA is busy trying to keep our food supply save and get dangerous foods off the market.

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Letter to Congress – protect our food supply, food workers and those food insecure during COVID-19

Bill Marler

What’s more, Congress should expand health care coverage by paying for medical treatment related to COVID-19, by increasing the federal share of state Medicaid expenditures, and by adopting policies to help unemployed food and farm workers obtain health insurance. Support farmers in need – Farmers are ready to meet regional food supply needs.

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FDA, CFIA, what the hell are you doing?

Bill Marler

Over the last 30 years I have gotten to know many that work or worked at both the FDA and CFIA. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) [is] [d]edicated to safeguarding food, …, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada’s people, …. So, FDA, CFIA, what the hell are you doing?

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FDA review panel picked to help fix FDA

Bill Marler

The Reagan-Udall Foundation today announced five members of an Independent Expert Panel who will conduct the operational evaluation of the Food and Drug Administration’s human foods program. Dr. Jane Henney, former FDA Commissioner, was named as Chair of the panel last month.

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Hey, Food CEO’s be forewarned – Do not mess with the FDA and DOJ

Bill Marler

consumers rely on food producers and suppliers to ensure the safety of the nation’s food supply. The charges announced today show that if an individual violates food safety rules or conceals relevant information, we will seek to hold them accountable,” said Judy McMeekin, Pharm.D., Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “We

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Congress asks FDA why Lead and Chromium in Applesauce is sickening children in the US

Bill Marler

Eshoo (D-CA), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Ranking Member Kathy Castor (D-FL) wrote to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf to request a briefing regarding the possible intentional contamination of applesauce pouches.

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