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The importance of food safety has been brought into sharp focus as North America has been hit by a spate of foodborne illnesses. Now the regulatory framework governing US food safety looks set for an overhaul. |
GFF tackles soggy veggie dishes
19-Nov-2009 - Gilroy Foods and Flavors (GFF) has released a range of ready-to-use vegetables that have less water content than instant quick freeze (IQF) varieties thereby preventing sogginess, the company claims.
Senate panel approves food safety bill
19-Nov-2009 - The far-reaching food safety bill took another step towards becoming law yesterday after a US Senate committee unanimously approved the measure to overhaul the country’s regulatory system.
US food safety bill enters final lap
19-Nov-2009 - A US Senate committee unanimously approved the food safety bill yesterday in a move that will send the landmark legislation to the full floor for a final vote.
US dairy industry plea to boost raw milk regulation
18-Nov-2009 - Raw milk products pose a “significant food safety hazard” and facilities that make them should be covered by the new food safety bill, said the two largest US dairy trade bodies.
FDA examines caffeinated alcoholic drinks
16-Nov-2009 - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked nearly 30 beverage manufacturers to provide information showing that their caffeinated alcoholic drinks are safe.
IFT reviews food traceability
16-Nov-2009 - The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has released a report examining food traceability, with the aim of reducing foodborne illness by making it easier to trace food along the entire supply chain.
FDA postpones raw oyster ban
16-Nov-2009 - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has back-tracked on its plans to ban the sale of raw oysters from the Gulf of Mexico during warm months amid mounting industry and political pressure.
Global food safety group meets with Chinese envoys
04-Nov-2009 - Chinese food safety delegates met with international food safety experts in Minnesota this week to conclude a two-week program discussing individual nations’ role in the development of global standards.
FDA chief calls for stronger food safety bill
23-Oct-2009 - A bill to overhaul the food safety system needs to be stronger and incorporate more funding, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg told a Senate committee hearing on Thursday.
Sen. Gillibrand proposes food safety overhaul
19-Oct-2009 - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has put forward a proposal for new federal food safety legislation to address ‘gaps’ in the inspection process and concentrate on contamination and disease prevention.
FDA and USDA should cooperate for import safety: Report
15-Oct-2009 - The federal government needs to take action to close gaps in the US food safety network, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
FDA launches a $17.5m boost to food and feed safety
13-Oct-2009 - The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a $17.5m investment in food and feed safety standards encompassing federal, state, and local partners.
Interactive forum tackles food’s biggest challenges
09-Oct-2009 - Food industry leaders met last week to develop ways to address food safety, childhood obesity, hunger, and agriculture in an interactive forum designed to boost economic opportunities and food safety in Michigan.
Healthy foods top CSPI’s risk list
07-Oct-2009 - The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has released a list of the ten riskiest FDA-regulated foods, claiming that it should serve as a further call to overhaul the US food safety system.
USDA unites with FDA on new food safety rules
07-Oct-2009 - The US Department of Agriculture’s fresh produce chief has joined the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to develop new food safety rules, the departments announced in a statement on Monday.
Latest BPA study “flawed” says American Chemistry Council
07-Oct-2009 - “Many limitations but no clear conclusions,” is the verdict of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) on the latest study claiming to link exposure to the chemical bisphenol A with risks to human health.
Defense plans needed to combat food terrorism
02-Oct-2009 - US food processors and manufacturers are being urged to implement defense plans to protect products from deliberate contamination by terrorists or disgruntled employees.
Pistachio recall prompts food safety revamp
10-Sep-2009 - The Californian pistachio industry has embarked on a comprehensive food safety review following the discovery of salmonella in nuts from Setton Pistachio earlier this year, says a senior industry official.
Nearly a third of Americans ‘very or extremely’ worried about food safety
04-Sep-2009 - As a high profile food safety bill awaits consideration in the Senate, a new survey shows the number of Americans who are very or extremely concerned about food safety has remained constant since late 2007 – at about a third.
Iowans urgently want updated food laws: Survey
03-Sep-2009 - Ninety percent of Iowan voters would like more government oversight of the food supply, according to a new survey commissioned by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Research shows US consumers ‘unaware of acrylamide’
03-Sep-2009 - The majority of US consumers are unaware of acrylamide even as major North American governments are taking action to deal with the suspected carcinogen, according to new consumer research.
Canada adds acrylamide to toxic substance list
26-Aug-2009 - Health Canada has added acrylamide, a substance found in French fries and potato chips, to the government’s list of toxic substances.
New study exposes high levels of mercury in freshwater fish
24-Aug-2009 - US consumers who eat average amounts of fish could be exposed to levels of mercury that exceed the EPA criterion for the protection of people, according to a new study.
Nestle’s cookie dough returns to store shelves
19-Aug-2009 - Nestle’s Toll House cookie dough has returned to stores with different packaging than the E. coli-tainted batch that was recalled two months ago, after “helpful discussions” with the FDA, the company said.
FDA publishes details of warning letter overhaul
11-Aug-2009 - A notice detailing the new process for issuing warning letters to food companies that violate safety regulations has been published in the Federal Register, with the program due to begin on September 15.
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