Canada Food Industry 2025: Keep an Eye to the Skies
By Cameron Prince, Managing Director, TAG Canada and TAG EVP, Regulatory Affairs What stood out in food safety in Canada in 2024? What should the
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Boil Water Advisories Can Shut Down Operations When You Least Expect It
On January 6, the city of Richmond, VA issued a boil water advisory following a recent snowstorm. Boil water advisories are more frequent than people
Papaya Farm Receives Warning Letter
A papaya farm was cited for violations of the Produce Safety Rule including a lack of toilet facilities for employees; papayas not stored properly to
FDA Takes Off Fast with New Guidances
FDA is off to a fast start in 2025! By the 6th of January, FDA had already published five new guidance documents and a PFAS
HMPV Circulating, But Experts Not Expressing Concern
It’s that time of year again! As people gather indoors for the winter, influenza and other respiratory infections are rising in numbers. A particular respiratory
Food Industry 2025: A Year of Change
By David Acheson In a December 2024 article, I took a look back at the “unusual” nature of 2024 in the food industry. Given that
H5N1 Reported in House Cat
On December 26th, the Oregon Department of Agriculture reported the death of a house cat after transmission of H5N1 avian flu through raw pet food.
Listeria Prompts Warning Letter
Having been cited in a 483 for the lack of written plan for environmental monitoring for Listeria and FDA swabs revealing Listeria monocytogenes in the
Listeria Strikes Regulatory Agencies on Both Sides of the Border
Listeria was top of the news in 2024, not only causing consumer illness and industry recalls, but also wreaking havoc for both U.S. and Canadian
Toting Groceries
Q: Is it safe to use cloth tote bags for groceries? The short answer: Yes, if you follow the four steps of food safety! The