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Acute Lead Toxicity in children prompts warning from FDA in WanaBana fruit pouches

Bill Marler

The FDA issued this warning this morning – Recall underway. The FDA has reviewed and supports NCDHHS’s analytical findings and found that analytical results at this level could result in acute toxicity. Product WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, all lot codes and expiration dates.

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FDA, Leafy Green Industry, it is past time to get your s**t together

Bill Marler

We expect what we purchase will be safe to eat, especially when it comes to healthy foods like spinach. I took Ashley’s story with me when I was given unfettered access to the chiefs at the FDA. One FDA chief just called it bad luck. I have to say, it has been one of the most eye-opening stories on which I have worked.

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Hey FDA, Listeria can cause SAHCODHA ( Serious Adverse Health Consequences or Death to Humans or Animals)

Bill Marler

So, why not use the authority granted under the FSMA and use the FDA’s mandatory recall authority? See, Questions and Answers Regarding Mandatory Food Recalls: Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff. FDA Advisory. FDA Actions. See, Advisory. Summary of Problem and Scope.

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After multiple Jimmy John’s outbreaks the FDA warns them to fix the problems

Bill Marler

From the FDA: Although you stated that corrective actions were implemented following the 2019 and 2012 outbreaks, you have not provided FDA with any information demonstrating long-term, sustainable corrections have been implemented throughout your organization to prevent this violation from recurring in the future. Multistate E.

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FDA Relaxes Nutrition Facts and Menu Labeling Requirements for Restaurants and Food Manufacturers During COVID-19 Emergency

Modern Restaurant Management

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two temporary food labeling guidance documents that attempt to balance industry supply and demand during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The requirements apply to products, including ingredients, that are typically purchased by restaurants to further prepare for sale to consumers.

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FDA and FSIS active investigations – Lots of Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli – and, a few questions

Bill Marler

It is good that FDA and FSIS has been being more transparent on what is “cooking” in outbreak investigation. Here are the FDA Reports – Salmonella, Listeria, E. Sick people from other states purchased deli meats or cheeses from other delis. One mystery Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak has sickened 254.

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DeLauro Shares Whistleblower Report, Contaminated Infant Formula Led to Hospitalizations and Deaths

Bill Marler

House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) today submitted for the record a report acquired from a whistleblower who worked at the Abbott facility which produces infant formula recalled by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in February. The report was submitted to the FDA on October 20, 2021.

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