FDA Active Investigations – Lead, E. coli and Salmonella
Bill Marler
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
The FDA is busy trying to keep our food supply save and get dangerous foods off the market.
Lead Chromate contamination in Cinnamon was intentional says FDA
Bill Marler
MARCH 2, 2024
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 review panel picked to help fix FDA
Bill Marler
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
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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‘Toxic Free Food Act’ Would Close FDA GRAS ‘Loophole’ Allowing Potentially Toxic Additives in Food
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Rosa DeLauro’s Toxic Free Food Act would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to overhaul the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) process, calling it a “loophole” that allows substances to secretly enter the food supply without adequate safety review.
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Congress asks FDA why Lead and Chromium in Applesauce is sickening children in the US
Bill Marler
JANUARY 23, 2024
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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FDA, CFIA, what the hell are you doing?
Bill Marler
JULY 29, 2022
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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Summary of Pesticides Found in U.S. Food Supply Based on FDA Monitoring in FY 2022
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Food and Drug Administration (FDA’s) Pesticide Monitoring Program Report for fiscal year (FY) 2022, including the rates of violative samples, imported versus domestic foods, and chemicals of concern. This article summarizes the results of the U.S.
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FDA Testing Reveals Low Occurrence of PFAS in Meat and Seafood
Food Safety Tech
APRIL 22, 2024
On April 18, the FDA shared test results for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in 95 samples from one regional collection from its Total Diet Study (TDS). Per the FDA, no PFAS have been detected in over 97% (788 out of 813) of the fresh and processed foods tested from the TDS to date. food supply.”
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FDA confirms contamination of children’s applesauce; theorizes it was intentional
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
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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Key Takeaways from the 2022 FDA Food Code
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 13, 2023
In the waning days of 2022, FDA issued an updated Food Code with several important updates. FDA is responsible for more than a quarter of the U.S. economy, and the Food Code impacts virtually every American. Generally speaking, FDA continues to leave a wide range of discretion to food service providers.
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Letter to Congress – protect our food supply, food workers and those food insecure during COVID-19
Bill Marler
APRIL 4, 2020
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 Issues Final Guidance on New Dietary Ingredient Notification Procedures
Food Safety Tech
MARCH 5, 2024
On March 5, the FDA issued the final guidance “ Dietary Supplements: New Dietary Ingredient Notification Procedures and Timeframes: Guidance for Industry.” Under section 413(a)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. Topics include: Who needs to submit an NDIN? Where should an NDIN be submitted?
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FDA says hydrogenated oils no longer ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’
Food Safety News
AUGUST 9, 2023
Food and Drug Administration has issued a direct final rule to complete administrative actions that reflect the agency’s June 2015 final determination that the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods is no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). The FDA’s actions regarding PHOs address artificial sources of trans fat.
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Jim Jones to Serve as First FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods
Food Safety Tech
AUGUST 23, 2023
Program areas would include food safety, chemical safety and innovative food products, including those from new agricultural technologies, that will bolster the resilience of the U.S. food supply in the face of climate change and globalization, as well as nutrition to help reduce diet-related diseases and improve health equity.
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FDA Updates Investigation of Lead Contamination in Applesauce
Penn State Food Safety Blog
MARCH 1, 2024
FDA issued an update on lead contaminated applesauce. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Current Update February 29, 2024 After additional analysis of the cinnamon collected from the manufacturer in Ecuador (Austrofoods), FDA has confirmed that the lead and chromium previously detected in the cinnamon are from lead chromate.
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FDA Highlights Steps Taken to Ensure Safety of Cinnamon Products
Food Safety Tech
MARCH 11, 2024
The FDA has announced several additional steps it is taking to address concerns about elevated lead levels. reminding them of the requirement to implement controls to prevent contamination from potential chemical hazards in food, including ground cinnamon products.
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FDA Commissioner names EPA insider to agency’s top food safety post
Food Safety News
AUGUST 23, 2023
EPA’s James “Jim” Jones was named Wednesday as the first FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. A Yiannas-Mayne rift was reported in 2022 that was so serious that they’d even argue about how food outbreaks should be investigated. Jones is scheduled to begin at the FDA on Sept. food supply. food supply.
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FDA Reorganizes to Create Human Foods Program
Penn State Food Safety Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The FDA announced the reorganization creating the Human Foods Program, "a new model for field operations and other modernization efforts is now in effect." Food and Drug Administration, the oldest comprehensive consumer protection agency in the country, is marking a new chapter. Califf, M.D., Califf, M.D.,
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FDA Names Jim Jones as First Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods
Food Quality & Safety
AUGUST 23, 2023
On August 23, James “Jim” Jones was named as FDA’s first-ever deputy commissioner of the Human Foods Program, effective September 24, 2023. Califf, MD, FDA commissioner, and exercise decision-making authority over all the program’s entities. food supply. In this role, Jones will report directly to Robert M.
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Legislation would give the FDA, and CDC power to collect samples from animal farms during outbreaks
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
A senator and representative have introduced legislation that would give the FDA and CDC authority to enter and collect samples at feedlots during foodborne illness outbreaks. coli outbreak investigation, the FDA traced the strain of outbreak E. The FDA also determined that nearby cattle were likely the source of E.
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FDA Update on Actions to Strengthen the Safety of Infant Formula
Food Safety Tech
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The FDA has provided an update on actions the agency has taken, and those underway, to strengthen the safety and resiliency of the supply of nutritious infant formula, including the release of a progress report specific to actions the agency has taken to meet the recommendations in the FDA’s Evaluation of the Infant Formula Response.
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FDA Updates Regulations for Genomic Alterations in Animals
Food Quality & Safety
JUNE 14, 2024
FDA has released new regulatory processes for intentional genomic alterations (IGAs) in animals, citing the need to update due to evolving science and innovations in animal biotechnology. Some experts believe that the expedited process may raise food safety concerns. This could speed up the introduction of these products to the market.”
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FDA Moves to Revoke Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food
Food Safety Tech
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
3 as food additives, the FDA has announced its proposal to revoke the regulation authorizing the use of BVO in food. Food companies are currently allowed to use BVO, a vegetable oil that is modified with bromine, in small amounts to keep the citrus flavoring from floating to the top in some beverages.
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New FDA administrator says he is ready to cooperate to restructure the agency
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration’s first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, Jim Jones, started his work yesterday and sent the below letter to colleagues. FDA Commissioner Robert Calif appointed Jones after the agency’s embarrassing turmoil over the lack of a clear chain of command on the food side of its responsibilities.
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FDA issues new compliance measures for infant formula testing and reporting
Food Safety News
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
In response to the infant formula supply crisis in 2022 and the deadly infections that led to it, the FDA has updated its infant formula compliance program. The agency also discovered that the company had tested product and received positive outcomes for Cronobacter, which Abbott had not reported to the FDA.
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FDA updates compliance program for infant formula investigators
Food Safety News
OCTOBER 9, 2023
food supply are safe and nutritious. This effort is part of the FDA’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the safety, resiliency and oversight of the infant formula industry. For example, updates include instructions for annual environmental sampling ofCronobacter and Salmonellaat powdered infant formula facilities.
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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
JUNE 2, 2022
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. Food and Drug Administration. Office of Audit Services. W-00-22-59472.
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FDA: No PFAS Detected in More Than 97 Percent of Foods Tested in Total Diet Study to Date
Food Safety Magazine
APRIL 18, 2024
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published testing results for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in foods collected as part of its Total Diet Study (TDS), and has provided an update on the agency’s activities to better understand and address PFAS in the U.S.
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Gene-Edited Sausages, 3D Printed Fish Filet, FDA Approves Microbiome Pill + More
Food + Tech Connect
MAY 1, 2023
Washington State University has become the first university to introduce gene-edited pigs into the human food chain with the authorization of the US Department of Agriculture. In Israel, Steakholder Foods has created the world’s first cultivated fish fillet using 3D printing technology. difficile bacteria.
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Restaurants must prepare NOW for FDA's supply chain traceability mandate
Fast Casual
JULY 24, 2024
Mike Schwartz, SVP of Member Value for IFMA, breaks down the FSMA 204, which requires that by January 2026, companies involved in the food supply chain must maintain detailed records of food traceability to improve food safety and expedite the response to foodborne illness outbreaks.
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Hey, Food CEO’s be forewarned – Do not mess with the FDA and DOJ
Bill Marler
OCTOBER 22, 2020
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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Inside te Chaos at Boar’s Head, Restaurants and Farms Weather Climate Shocks + More
Food + Tech Connect
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Restaurateurs are adapting by reconsidering staple ingredients, fostering stronger relationships with suppliers, and finding innovative solutions to rising food costs to remain resilient in an increasingly unpredictable food supply chain. FDA Looks to Check Up On Food Chemicals, But Where’s the Money?
Publisher’s Platform: Representatives demand FDA action on lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce
Food Safety News
JANUARY 23, 2024
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 Commissioner Robert Califf to request a briefing regarding the possible intentional contamination of applesauce pouches. BACKGROUND : On Nov. As of Jan.
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FDA Release Webpage on Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Foods
Penn State Food Safety Blog
JULY 26, 2024
There have been increasing news on microplastics and nanoplastics in our food supply. FDA published a webpage to share their current thinking on the topic. Current scientific evidence does not demonstrate that levels of microplastics or nanoplastics detected in foods pose a risk to human health.
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Bill Aims to Create New Federal Food Administration That Would Take FDA’s Food Responsibilities
Food Safety Magazine
JULY 24, 2024
The Federal Food Administration Act has been introduced to the U.S. food supply from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and give it to a newly created Federal Food Administration. The bill aims to remove responsibility for overseeing the U.S.
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Insanitary conditions – Rodents and live and dead insects prompt FDA to seize 25,000 boxes of spices and food additives from Lyden Spice Corporation
Bill Marler
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Food and Drug Administration today announced that, on behalf of the agency, the U.S. Marshals Service conducted a mass seizure of FDA-regulated spices and food additive products held for sale under insanitary conditions. The FDA plays a critical role in safeguarding the U.S.
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FDA Issues Final Rule on Hydrogenated Oils
The Food Service Wellness Institute
AUGUST 17, 2023
August 15, 2023 by Linda Larsen The FDA has completed final administrative actions on the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), also known as trans fats, in the food supply. There will still be some PHOs in food, because they occur naturally in meat and dairy products and is also in some edible oils at very low levels.
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FDA Issues Import Alert for Food Products with Chemical Contaminants, Including PFAS
Food Quality & Safety
MARCH 22, 2024
This week, FDA issued an import alert for human food products with detectable levels of chemical contaminants that may present a safety concern to human health. PFAS in the environment can enter the food supply through plants and animals grown, raised, or processed in contaminated areas.
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Petition for some USDA-FDA dual work on eggs is denied
Food Safety News
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Food and Drug Administration to exercise enforcement discretion to allow surplus broiler eggs to be processed into egg products under FSIS jurisdiction. As you may be aware, in 2009, the FDA published a final rule. Under the FFDCA, the FDA has the authority to regulate shell eggs. 3, 2023, the FSIS also denied the NCC petition.
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FDA's Food Traceability Rule Documenting a Tomato From Farm to Grocer
SQF Institute
APRIL 28, 2023
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the Food Traceability Rule to quickly identify and mitigate risk associated with “high risk” foods prone to contamination. The complexity of FDA’s mandate impacts more than 10,000 products and puts an unnecessary paperwork burden on the food supply chain.
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FDA’s new Human Foods Program (HFP) kick’s off October 1
Food Safety Tech
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Food and Drug Administration’s reorganization implementation involving the creation of a unified Human Foods Program (HFP), adoption of a new model for its field operations and other significant modernization efforts are scheduled for Oct.
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FDA on Alert – Nevada-Based Bottled Water Manufacturer Agrees to Stop Production for Failure to Comply with Manufacturing Requirements
Bill Marler
JUNE 9, 2021
We are committed to preventing harmful products from entering the nation’s food supply, and we will take enforcement action when a company fails to follow the law,” said FDA Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs Judy McMeekin, Pharm.D. The FDA, together with our federal counterparts at the U.S.
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I call B t on the FDA, CDC and Health Departments of Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and South Carolina
Bill Marler
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Although the consuming public was kept in the dark, it is without question that government, industry and academia knew that the outbreak happened, but they all chose to hide it until late this evening – so much for “transparency” and so much for “food safety culture.” From the FDA this evening: Today, the U.S.
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FDA Releases Pesticide Residue Monitoring Report 2021
Penn State Food Safety Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released the report for its fiscal year (FY) 2021 pesticide residue monitoring program, summarizing findings from FDA testing of human and animal foods for approximately 750 different pesticides and selected industrial compounds between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021.
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