The joint effort by federal agencies seeks to protect consumers from the potentially harmful ingredient. The Federal Trade Commissioner (FTC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have…
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Defense Agency to Provide Daily Rations to FEMA
Troop support meals for disaster survivors is estimated to save millions. The Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Troop Support has developed the Survivor Daily Ration (SDR) to provide a…
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FDA Approves Second Lab-Grown Chicken Product
Sends GOOD Meat a “no-questions” conclusion. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved GOOD Meat’s lab-grown chicken for U.S. marketplaces last week, sending GOOD Meat a “no-questions” letter…
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Agriculture Department Recalls Meat Product Sold to Schools
“White-like metal” found in the meat. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a recall for between 90,624 to 196,019 pounds of ready-to-eat meat after the Food Safety Inspection…
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USDA Updates “Organic” Label Regulations
This marks the largest update to food labels since the legislation was introduced in 1990. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated its regulations for foods labeled as “organic”…
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Baby Formula Tariffs to be Reintroduced in 2023
Exemptions made to address shortage are set to expire. Tariffs on imported baby formula are likely to be reimposed in the new year. The United States experienced a…
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Review Shows FDA’s Contribution to Baby Formula Shortage
Highlights “systemic vulnerabilities” and changes to address them. Infant formula supplies in the U.S. have been improving recently, with in-stock rates reaching 80 percent last week, up from…
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Department working with manufacturers to get formula to WIC families. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreed to extend flexible funding in the distribution of infant formula to…
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FDA Advises Against Use of Mother’s Touch Formula
Infant formula has been marketed without FDA testing. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a general warning this week against the use of Mother’s Touch Formula to…
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USDA Recommends Food Safety Items for Back-to-School List
The guidance seeks to prevent foodborne illness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created a food-safety, back-to-school list—in an attempt to keep school lunches safe—as students prepare…
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