FDA proposes laboratory accreditation programme for food testing
The FDA is proposing to establish a programme for the testing of food by accredited laboratories as required by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
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Food experts predict post-Brexit decline in consumer confidence and trade
Food experts globally predict a decline in employment, consumer confidence and international trade in their respective countries over the next six months.
Should infant and follow-on formula continue to contain arachidonic acid?
New standards for infant and follow-on formula will be in effect in the European Union which stipulate the obligatory addition of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) at concentrations two- to three-times higher than typically found in human milk.
FSIS issues public health alert for pork sausages due to undeclared allergen
New York Style Sausage Co reportedly sold raw pork sausage products containing undeclared sesame seeds, which were discovered by the FSIS during routine inspection label verification activities.
Recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to romaine lettuce “appears to be over”
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that the recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, involving 23 illnesses, that was likely associated with romaine lettuce, "appears to be over".
Study finds myoglobin enhances cultured meat growth, colour and texture
Researchers, led by Tufts University, have found that myoglobin increases the proliferation and metabolic activity of bovine muscle satellite cells, as well as creates texture and colour more comparable to beef.
Wawona Frozen Food recalls frozen raspberries due to Hepatitis A risk
Wawona Frozen Foods is issuing this voluntary recall out of caution due to a positive test result taken as part of a government sampling programme.
FDA releases PFAS testing method and final survey results
The FDA has made testing methods for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a number of food groups available, as well as the final results from its limited food sample testing surveys in June 2019.
Climate change research predicts rice yields to fall and arsenic to rise
Stanford University researchers have simulated predicted environmental conditions of the year 2100, and results have shown a decrease in rice yields and a rise in toxic arsenic levels in rice due to increased temperatures.
USDA, FDA and EPA partner with the Food Waste Reduction Alliance
Individually and collectively, these agencies aim to contribute to the initiative by encouraging long-term reductions, and working toward the goal of reducing food loss and waste in the US by 50 percent by 2030.
H&T Seafood Inc recalls siluriformes products lacking USDA authorisation
The Californian firm is recalling an undetermined amount of siluriformes products that were packed and distributed without the benefit of USDA inspection and used the mark of inspection without authorisation.
Report shows most fast food chains continue to overuse antibiotics in beef
Six major consumer, public health and environmental organisations have collaborated to score fast food restaurants' antibiotics policies and this year’s report has revealed low grades for beef.
Kemin opens Baking Innovation Center
The $1.5 million investment was designed to inspire innovation within the bakery market and is said to include all the equipment, capabilities and bakery support needed to accelerate product development.
Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies Inc recalls Chinese Almond Cookies
Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies Inc has recalled 5lb boxes and 100 count plastic bags of its Chinese Almond Cookies, because the products may contain undeclared milk.
USDA establishes Domestic Hemp Production Program
US Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, has announced the establishment of the US Domestic Hemp Production Program which aims to create a regulatory framework around hemp production in the US.
