Food Safety


Dairy Operation Agrees to Permanent Injunction to Prevent Illegal Drug Residues

The residues were found in animals that are sold for food, according to FDA.

WHO Highlights Economic Risks of Unsafe Food

Next Tuesday's World Health Day is focused on food safety.

L.A. Star Seafood Company to Cease Production of Adulterated Fish

The FDA has urged the California seafood company to stop operations until they demonstrate they can process food in compliance with food safety laws and regulations.

McDonald's Burns Prompt Investigation

OSHA has launched an investigation after 28 employees suffered injuries due to allegedly poor safety standards.

The CCPR is responsible for establishing maximum limits for pesticide residues in specific food items or in groups of food.

U.S. Preparing Positions for Pesticide Residues Meeting

The Beijing meeting takes place April 13-18, and U.S. agencies are sponsoring a public meeting March 16 to take comments on the agenda items.

The CCPR is responsible for establishing maximum limits for pesticide residues in specific food items or in groups of food.

World Health Day 2015 Focused on Food Safety

New threats to food safety are constantly emerging, according to the World Health Organization.

Many of the 100 dark chocolate bars tested by FDA were found to contain milk, in some cases with the milk either not listed on the product

FDA: Many Dark Chocolate Products Contain Milk

Consumers who are allergic to milk should be aware that a high proportion of tested dark chocolates contained milk, the agency announced Feb. 11.

California Seafood Company Agrees to Halt Production

Neptune Manufacturing, Inc. must take steps to safely produce seafood, according to the FDA.



Space Station's Crew Getting Turkey for Thanksgiving

A NASA blog revealed the menu: irradiated smoked turkey, thermostabilized candied yams, freeze-dried green beans and mushrooms, freeze-dried cornbread dressing, and thermostabilized cherry-blueberry cobbler for dessert.

As of Nov. 21, 2014, 63 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 10 states, according to CDC.

CDC Issues Warning About Bean Sprouts Linked to Salmonella

Wonton Foods, Inc. has verbally agreed to voluntarily stop the production and sale of its bean sprouts. It is cooperating with public health and agriculture officials and has reported that its last shipment of bean sprouts was made on Nov.18.

Food Allergies Higher for Inner-City Children

The study by Johns Hopkins Children's Center researchers found that at least one in 10 children from four large U.S. cities has a food allergy, but the actual number may be greater.

United States, Mexico Sign Food Safety Agreement

The partnership will promote the safety of fresh and minimally processed agricultural products.

TX Grocery Store Chain Recalls Beef for Possible Metal Shavings

HEB Meat Processing has recalled more than 75,000 pounds of fresh beef products due to possible metal shaving contamination.

Getting Ready for a Food Safe Fourth

USDA hosted a Twitter party June 30 to share tips and answer questions about food safety during summertime activities such as camping, picnics, and grilling.

FDA Issues Guidelines on Safe Development of Nanotechnology Products

The agency issued three final guidances and one draft guidance to provide regulatory clarity for industry on the use of nanotechnology.

Nearly 2,000 Pounds of Smoked Salmon Recalled

An Illinois firm has recalled 1,878 pounts of smoked salmon for possible listeria contamination.

Cheese Recalled for Possible Listeria

Smith's Country Cheese recalls waxed Gouda wheels for possible listeria contamination.

Missouri Company Recalls Beef Products

Fruitland American Meat has recalled roughly 4,000 pounds of meat for possibly risky materials.

New ISO Handbook Aids in Certifying Food Safety Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization handbook combines ISO/TS 22003 and ISO/IEC 17021, which contain all that a certification body must know when performing audits or certification.

Chia Seeds Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Navitas Naturals has recalled its products that contain chia powder for possible salmonella contamination.

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