End of Public Health Emergency Winds Down FDA Flexibility
While COVID may linger unendingly as an endemic disease, its categorization as a Public Health Emergency (PHE) officially ends in the U.S. on May 11,
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The Facts about Marburg and Candida auris
Two emerging infectious diseases have been in the news in recent weeks. While both have some potential for infecting workers, Marburg is primarily being seen
The Never-Ending Saga of Chemical Reduction
PFAS, and other chemicals, continue to face research and regulatory scrutiny around the globe, with new proposed regulations, restrictions, and bans arising on a regular
Fresh, Frozen, or Canned?
Question: I always purchase fresh produce for my family, but now I’m hearing that canned or frozen may actually be healthier! Is that true? The
Wastewater Testing Initiatives Showing Emerging Disease
In September 2020, CDC launched a National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) to help track the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But it
Infant Formula Concerns Again Spurring Industry Impact
Infant formula is, once again, stirring controversy in the food industry, and it is raising issues of which the entire industry should be aware. It
Too High or Not High Enough: Cannabis Mislabeling Causes Recalls & Lawsuits
Across the U.S. and Canada, cannabis manufacturers and dispensaries are facing recalls and lawsuits due to mislabeling of THC, such as: Whether a cannabis label
The “Next Pandemic” – Everything Old is New Again
The summary of the NYT article entitled The Next Pandemic: Not if, but When stated “The new, aggressive pathogens in China and Saudi Arabia may
FDA Allocates One-Third of Budget Request to Food & Nutrition
It’s budgeting time again for the federal government, and FDA has set out its request for increased monies to fund its “ever growing and more
Mexico Organic Equivalency Increases Shopper Options and Industry Markets
If you are a certified organic food producer in Canada, your products can now be sold and labelled as organic in Mexico as well. On
