Cottage Cheese Exemption Marks First (but likely not last) Traceability FTL Update
In the final FSMA 204 Traceability Rule, FDA included provisions for updating of the Food Traceability List (FTL) to designate new foods on the list,
Author: TAG
CDC’s Assessment of Human Risk of Infection from H5N1
While the current assessment for the U.S. human health risk from avian influenza A (H5N1) remains low, CDC has created a “Risk by Exposure Table”
Undeclared Nuts Lead to Warning Letter
After three recalls of nut-containing products from a Michigan-based distributor within six weeks, the FDA issued a warning letter. The finding noted that food allergen
OIG: FDA Inspection and Recall Process Needs Improvement
In a case of interesting timing, less than two weeks after FDA announced the approval of its Human Foods Program reorganization plan, the OIG announced
Moderna’s mRNA-1083 Vaccine Could Combat COVID and Influenza All in One Shot
Moderna is in Phase 3 of its clinical trial for mRNA-1083, a combined COVID and influenza vaccine. The President of Moderna, Stephen Hoge, announced that
FSVP Warning Letters Can Have Serious Repercussions
We have written before about FSVP being a serious issue, but it is clear that FDA is taking lack of compliance with FSVP very seriously.
CFIA Plan Enables More Equitable and Science-Forward Regulation
In its recently published Forward Regulatory Plan: 2024 to 2026 CFIA is taking some positive steps to right some wrongs related to fish inspection fees
Tick-borne Illnesses Become More Likely with Climate Change
As we experience less severe winters and increasing air temperatures, the risk and range of tick-borne illnesses grow. Historically, very cold, dry winters are poor
Refrigerate it? Freeze it? Help!
I can never figure out the best way to store meats when I get home from grocery shopping. Should I freeze or refrigerate them? Help!
What will FDA’s Approved Reorganization Really Mean for the Industry?
A year and a half after “reimagining” a newly unified FDA, the agency’s Human Foods Program has been approved by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), targeted for Fall 2024 implementation. How will it change the regulation of the food industry? …