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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.
Proposed Prop 65 changes ‘could be helpful’, says AHPA legal counsel
The proposed changes by California Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. to the state’s controversial Prop 65 law ‘could be helpful to companies that need to deal with this law’, says AHPA's...
Monster Energy accuses SF City Attorney of publicity-seeking: ‘The media got copies of his lawsuit before we did’
Just days after Monster Beverage Co pre-emptively sued him, San Francisco city attorney Dennis Herrera has slapped the energy drinks giant with a lawsuit of his own accusing it of...
Ground beef and chicken “riskiest meats”, according to CSPI report
Ground beef and chicken are the “riskiest” meats and poultry products related to foodborne illness and hospitalization, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
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Conditions in VIP Foods’ rodent-infested facility “just deplorable”, says FDA
US Marshals have seized food products from the Ridgewood, NY, factory and warehouse of kosher food specialist V.I.P. Foods after FDA investigators found “widespread rodent infestation”.
California officially adds BPA to its dangerous chemicals list
The state of California has placed bisphenol-A (BPA) on its ranking of dangerous chemicals that should not be used in products consumers are exposed to.
Slow response in salmonella outbreak “likely contributor” to illness count, finds report
Authorities must adopt a more robust salmonella surveillance system and a more aggressive response to outbreaks, according to a Pew Charitable Trust Report, in response to a 2011 outbreak from Cargill...
Kraft meets the foodbabe, but says FD&C Yellow #5 and #6 will stay in Mac & Cheese (for now…)
Kraft officials spent an hour yesterday with blogger Vani Hari (aka the Food Babe ) discussing a petition urging the company to stop using artificial colors Yellow #5 and #6 in...
Outbreak of E.coli O121 linked to frozen food products
An outbreak of E.coli O121 has sickened 24 people from 15 states, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS).
Food manufacturers unprepared for FSMA data requirements, survey finds
Many food and beverages manufacturers are poorly prepared to comply with the record keeping requirements mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act, according to a new survey.
Reports of foodborne illness outbreaks decline by 40%, says CSPI
Foodborne illness outbreaks have decreased by 40% in a decade, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
Hydrocolloid firms hit back as Cornucopia urges industry to remove 'harmful' carrageenan from their products
While the Cornucopia Institute is attempting to re-ignite the debate about the safety of carrageenan with the publication of a new report urging shoppers to avoid it, no new scientific...
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Co-ordination is vital in food safety, says CDC expert
Co-ordinating food safety between the different agencies and states is “the big challenge”, according to the chief of outbreak response and prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
Bloomberg to appeal judge's ruling striking down New York ban on super size sodas
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced today he will appeal a judge's ruling that struck down his attempt to limit the size of soft drinks sold in the city. Proponents...
Improved traceability could cut cost of major foodborne disease outbreak by $14m
Up to $14m could be shaved off the cost of major outbreaks of illness caused by foodborne pathogens, according to a report just issued by the Institute of Food Technologists...
Monster attorney: Medical evidence does not support allegation that Maryland teen died from ‘caffeine toxicity’
There is “no medical or scientific evidence that would support a finding that the death of Anais Fournier was causally linked to consumption of Monster Energy drinks”, say experts hired...
Peanut indictments show there's a new sheriff in town, lawyer says
Former officials of a peanut company have been indicted in criminal court on charges of food violations, mail fraud and conspiracy. The indictments are not a surprise, said a prominent...
Kellogg talks on Special K contamination, Bimbo Bakeries issues recall due to machine fault
Kellogg has described its Special K Red Berries recall as “very small” as Bimbo Bakeries USA issues a broad voluntary recall on its core bread brands due to possible flexible wire contamination....
Food recalls hit 2-year high in fourth quarter
Food recalls in the US hit a two year high in the fourth quarter, according to a report released by a consulting firm. That comes to an average of six...
Monster Energy ‘beverage’ switch slashes regulatory red tape: Top Attorney
One top food attorney says he is not wholly surprised by Monster Beverage Corporation's decision to reclassify its energy drinks as beverages rather than dietary supplements, and that it will...
Diageo tells FTC: ‘Help us cross US alcohol facts finish line’
Diageo tells BeverageDaily.com it welcomes a US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommendation that high-alcohol malt beverage brand Four Loko carry 'serving fact' information on some cans, but urges regulators to...
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AMI boss to Obama: Meat industry will shut down if you furlough federal meat inspectors
Furloughing 6,000+ federal meat inspectors due to automatic budget cuts imposed under sequestration would effectively shut down the meat and poultry industry and violate the government’s legal obligation to keep...
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Nestlé recalls ravioli due to glass contamination
Nestlé Prepared Foods has recalled two production codes of a variety of ravioli distributed nationwide as they may contain fragments of glass.
New law would enable firms to avoid legal threats and hefty fines if they correct Prop 65 violations within 14 days
A proposal to allow recipients of Proposition 65 notices to avoid legal threats and hefty fines if they correct violations within 14 days has been introduced to the California State Assembly.
Lobbying by agri-business killed New Mexico GMO labeling Bill, claim supporters
Supporters of a New Mexico Senate bill proposing mandatory labeling for genetically engineered food and feed say they are disappointed it died on the Senate floor last week, but remain...
Final FSMA administrative detention rule includes no changes suggested in comments
The US Food and Drug Administration has adopted a final rule on its administrative detention authority under the Food Safety and Modernization Act. In adopting the final rule the agency...
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