food safety
FDA Commissioner to Speak at Produce Safety Summit
FDA Chief Andrew von Eschenbach will keynote the opening session at the new Produce Safety Summit in Palm Springs, Calif. The summit will take place A... continue reading »
FDA Finalizes Report On 2006 Spinach Outbreak
FDA and California’s Department of Health Services (CDHS) released a joint report today on an extensive investigation into the causes of an E. co... continue reading »
FDA Releases Fresh-Cut Safety Guidance
FDA released a draft of the final Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables March 12. Although outbreaks asso... continue reading »
Fresh-Cut Fruit Trays Recalled in Los Angeles
Simply Fresh Fruit Inc. is recalling Simply Fresh Fruit Fresh Cut Fruit trays dated with sell by date Feb. 26 due to possible salmonella contamination... continue reading »
FDA Announces Recall Pilot Program
In order to better inform customers in the event of a recall, FDA has introduced a pilot program that will help consumers identify recalled products.<... continue reading »
Rutgers Study Finds Food Safety Confusion
A study by Rutgers University Food Policy Institute found that many U.S. consumers were aware of the September 2006 advisory regarding possible contam... continue reading »
Spinach Research and Recovery Act Introduced
Rep. Sam Farr, D-Calif., and 11 cosponsors have introduced the "Spinach Research and Recovery Act" (H.R. 6379) to address food safety and industry nee... continue reading »
