Harm, History, Intent – What Would CFIA Do?
With a number of recalls in Canada recently caused by Listeria contamination, the most recent of which was related to a block cheese, the CFIA
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COVID-19 Vaccine Authorization Continues to be Revoked
Despite the fact that CDC has estimated that COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 34 states and staying steady in 14, with no
Cleanses and Detox Diets
Question: Everyone’s doing it: Are detox diets effective? The short answer: It depends on your goal The explanation: If your goal in trying a detox
Dietary Supplements May Face Stricter Path to Market
With the increased federal focus on healthfulness, the potential impact on dietary supplements is being closely watched, with particular wariness around the potential elimination of
Botulism Cases Rise in Europe
In recent weeks, at least three incidents of botulism contamination of three different foods have caused recalls in Europe. Botulism is a rare but serious
Lack of Documentation
During an inspection of a papaya farm, investigators noted a number of observations in violation of the Produce Safety Rule. The violations included papayas not
US Confidence Hits All-Time Low: What Food Manufacturers Can Do
With Americans’ confidence in the US food supply hitting an all-time low, a majority of respondents in the latest IFIC consumer survey attribute their lack
Measles Cases Continue to Rise as Children Prepare to Go Back to School
With school starting within the next few weeks for most children in the US, new CDC data showing childhood vaccination coverage having declined for all
Should Food Facility Inspections Shift to States?
The findings of a recent OIG report on FDA inspections is, once again, reviving talk of a shifting of food inspections from the federal agency
Dietary Supplements: Healthful … or not?
Will taking dietary supplements improve my health? The short answer: They can, but there are risks. The explanation: Dietary supplements can be beneficial, helping you