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House and Senate Oversight on Cronobacter and Infant Formula this week

Bill Marler

COMMISSIONER OF FOOD AND DRUGS. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, FOOD POLICY AND RESPONSE. DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY AND APPLIED NUTRITION. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. We also notified Abbott Nutrition about this case. CALIFF, M.D. FRANK YIANNAS, M.P.H.

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2023 Update on state food safety legislation

Food Safety News

E ditor’s Note: With permission, Food Safety News today posts the 2023 Update on State Food Safety Legislature by Doug Farquhar, JD, Government Affairs Director for the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). The following table summarizes bills related to food safety introduced by state legislation in 2023.

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Did you know that FSIS has a zero tolerance for Salmonella in beef served to school kids, but not for the rest of us?

Bill Marler

Some of that chicken is purchased through typical commercial channels, but schools can also obtain it via the Poultry Products Purchase Program, which is administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). established by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Previous research (Ollinger et al.,

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Infant formula recalled because of an inadvertent release of rejected product

Food Safety News

PBM Nutritionals, LLC is recalling Parent’s Choice brand Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula and Tippy Toes brand Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula because of an inadvertent release of rejected product to the market. To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.)

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FDA Commissioner names EPA insider to agency’s top food safety post

Food Safety News

In an expanded position, he will fill the voids left at the FDA by the February departure of Frank Yiannas, who was the Deputy Commission for the then Food Policy Office, and the May retirement of Susan Mayne, who headed the Office of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. food supply.

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Five Ways Technology is Enhancing Consumer Trust

Food Safety Tech

According to research by NielsenIQ and the Food Industry Association, two-thirds of shoppers are willing to switch to brands that provide detailed product information. However, according to this DNV-GL survey, 69% of consumers are willing to pay more for products with clear quality and safety certifications.

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FDA issues warning about LittleOak infant formula

Food Safety News

Errors in mixing the infant formula could lead to diluting the formula and failing to supply the infant with adequate nutrition, which may slow or delay growth; or over-concentrating the formula, which could lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and kidney issues. food safety and nutritional standards.

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