Federal agencies seek to clarify “Sell By,” “Use By,” and “Best By” terms to prevent food waste. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Agriculture…
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USDA Launches National Milk Testing to Address H5N1 in Dairy Cattle
The testing is intended to enhance biosecurity, safeguard public health, and support dairy farmers amid bird flu outbreak. The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service…
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FDA Considers Ban of Food Coloring
The move could be made ahead of the incoming administration. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones announced during a Senate meeting…
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FDA Updates E. coli Advisory, Focus on Onion Supplier
Taco Bell, Burger King, Pizza Hut, and KFC also pull potentially contaminated onions from their menus after McDonald’s outbreak. The Food and Drug Administration has updated its E.…
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FDA Recalls Cucumbers from 14 States for Salmonella
The agency directs consumers to destroy bulk whole cucumbers from Fresh Start Produce. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled whole cucumbers shipped by Fresh Start Produce Sales,…
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USDA Agency Updates Product Threshold for Salmonella Contamination
The measure is intended to prevent illness and support food safety in the poultry supply chain. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)…
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CDC Issues Alert on Listeria Outbreak
The food safety alert includes certain queso fresco and cotija cheese. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an alert regarding the outbreak of listeria in…
Read MoreCDC Updates Food Safety Alert on Salmonella
The bacteria has affected people across 32 states and in Canada. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the Salmonella food alert reporting that, as of…
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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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