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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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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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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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. Abbott Nutrition initiated a recall of Similac infant formula powder and other brands in February 2022. If testing shows either of the pathogens the FDA must be notified.

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Food Safety Tech

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In September, Jim Jones, former EPA employee and member of the Reagan-Udall Expert Panel for Foods, became the first FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. He is tasked with reorganizing the agency to develop better coordination among the multiple departments involved in the regulation of human foods in the U.S.,

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Food Safety News

MARCH 5, 2024

The second bill, S08615/A9295 , would require companies to disclose to the state of New York when they add chemicals to foods and drinks that the company secretly self-determines are “generally recognized as safe” or GRAS , without notifying the FDA. food chemical review process in decades,” said CSPI regulatory counsel Jensen Jose.

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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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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. “For

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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.,

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

An Alliance for a Stronger FDA webinar on Monday, Nov. 13, will feature Jim Jones, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. Alison Bodor of the American Frozen Foods Institute, and Thomas Gremillion of the Consumer Federation of America, will moderate. Jones took command of the FDA Human Foods Program on Sept.

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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. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), food waste in the U.S.

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Food Safety Tech

OCTOBER 31, 2023

One individual affiliated with a consumer group is included in the membership of the committee and five members are federal government employees representing the five federal agencies involved in NACMCF—USDA FSIS, FDA, CDC, the Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Department of Defense Veterinary Services.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

AI algorithms are uniquely able to analyze data from various sources, such as FDA inspections, supplier data, and public records, to validate suppliers’ claims and maintain a high level of trust throughout the supply chain. It's also essential to verify modern restaurant supply chains.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

IFT (Institute of Food Technologist) provided a post on trends for 2024. They identified four: Food systems approaches: Farm to Fork strategy - the interconnectedness of the food supply with a focus on sustainability and reduction of food waste.

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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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FoodInsight

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and global regulators set safety limits for lead and other heavy metals in food and water. initiatives like FDAs Closer To Zero program are actively working to reduce exposure to lead for all ages. In addition, the FDA also considers the risks specific to vulnerable subpopulations (e.g.,

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FoodInsight

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the lead U.S. Agency for protecting the public from overexposure to cadmium in food. Initiatives like FDAs Closer To Zero program are actively working to reduce exposure to cadmium and other heavy metals for all ages. The FDA has a temporary intake guideline of 0.210.36

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FoodInsight

JUNE 7, 2023

June 7 marks World Food Safety Day and IFIC celebrates each year by considering how our food-supply chain can improve its safety—a critical part of our everyday nutrition and wellness. That is, neither option is superior in safety or nutritional value. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the USDA.

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Food Safety Chat

JULY 7, 2023

FSAI Recall of a batch of Schar Gluten Free Fibre Crispbread due to elevated levels of atropine and scopolamine FSA Home Bargains recalls Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour because of high levels of caffeine CFIA Pamana brand Fruit Jelly Snacks and Sunwave brand Mini Fruit Jellies recalled due to potential choking hazard.

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FMT Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

Reasons for Regulatory Changes The need for regulatory changes in the food processing sector has arisen from several critical factors: Globalisation of Food Supply Chains: The potential for contamination and adulteration has increased as food products are sourced from various countries and regions.

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Food Safety Tech

JULY 10, 2023

and international food supply. The FDA recently announced that it had no further questions about the safety of two cell-cultured meat products, which then went on to gain USDA grant of inspection and label approval. At this point, you’re interested in things such as nutritional content and also biological content.

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Food Quality & Safety

MARCH 22, 2024

Nearly one-third of all food produced each year is squandered or damaged before it can be consumed. While this spoilage can happen at any node along the food supply chain, the vast majority of food loss happens when perishable items spoil as they move through the cold chain. In the U.S. Environmental.

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Food Quality & Safety

JUNE 29, 2023

“This increased the visibility of food safety in the United States, and provided one of the first examples in which the safety of food was directly linked to public health,” says Lee-Ann Jaykus, PhD, distinguished professor of food, bioprocessing, and nutrition sciences at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. “It

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Food Safety Tech

JULY 23, 2024

Introduction The safety of our food supply is critical to public health, economic stability, and consumer confidence. The United States has developed a comprehensive regulatory framework for food safety that relies heavily on federal laws and oversight. Food Safety System The U.S. Food Safety Laws The U.S.

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Food Safety Tech

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

FDA is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services and consists of nine Center-level organizations and thirteen Headquarter (HQ) Offices including the newly reorganized Human Foods Program headed up by Jim Jones. Some of his food and agriculture ideas plans share the same pseudoscience as Kennedy’s views on vaccines.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 15, 2023

To cross this one off the list, Congress has to pass some combination of Appropriations Bills (there are 12) and Continuing Resolutions or CRs Senate Appropriations, which is not held up by the Speaker contest, today is scheduled to resume consideration of the so-called AG/FDA Minibus. food supply. No replacement is in site.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

An article posted elsewhere discussed two recent surveys on people's concern with the food supply. food supply has reached a record low". The other from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) stated "Confidence in the safety of the food supply is down from last year (62%, down from 70% in 2022).

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