Respiratory Viruses Decline, Norovirus Intensifies
The good news: we are seeing a significant decline in RSV, influenza, and COVID across much of the U.S. It is too early to say
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PSR Harvest/Post-Harvest Ag Water Requirements Come Due
In July 2022, the FDA extended the dates for compliance with the pre-harvest agricultural water provisions of FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule (PSR). However, the extension
Cannabis Quality Key Factor in Consumer Purchasing
We often write about the recall and regulatory implications of quality and safety when producing and retailing cannabis products, but there also are significant implications
COVID Now Being Seen as Regional vs. Seasonal Disease
While COVID appears to be on a downward trend across much of the globe, including the U.S., there continue to be hotspots and surges, particularly
Will GRAS Panel Guidance Allay Concerns of Bias?
In the spring of 2022, we saw the introduction of Senate Bill 4316 which would, if passed, update the 2016 Substances Generally Recognized as Safe
Canada Labour Shortage Having Significant Agribusiness Impact
Labour shortages are not a new issue in Canada, but the issue has been exacerbated in recent years with agri-businesses facing some significant worker staffing
COVID Continues & China Travel Reopens. Should You Go?
COVID continues to make news in the U.S. and around the world. With the XBB.1.5 variant now the dominant strain in the U.S., there is
2022 Food Code: The Regulatory Eye on Retail Stays Keen
In FDA’s sixth revision of the Food Code, which has been in place for 30 years in its current format, the 2022 edition provides updated
2023 Continues Virus Trends with Holiday Impacts Anticipated
It may be a new year, but influenza, RSV, and COVID cases are all continuing to have an impact as we move into 2023. Currently
The Supply Chain – back to normal … or not?
Supply chain issues have been a day-to-day factor for the food industry since nearly the beginning of the pandemic. While there’s little question that a
