CBD & Food-Producing Animals: Where FDA Stands
FDA has been very clear that CBD is not approved for any uses in food or as a dietary supplement, and it has approved only
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High Volume Recalls = Massive Impact
While the first quarter of 2022 saw fewer FDA food recalls than the previous quarter, the volume of those recalls increased by 274%, resulting in
BPA: A History of Safe Use
Bisphenol A (BPA) is associated with a myriad of negative connotations thanks to a perpetual campaign against the compound. For years, a relatively small group
Consumer Concerns Steer Industry Action
Consumers cite foodborne illness from bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria as their top food safety concern. While the majority of those (66%)
What Outbreaks Teach Us About WGS
CDC’s review of the epidemiological information on the recent Salmonella Senftenberg peanut butter outbreak indicated that five of five people consumed peanut butter and four
Produce Continues to Prompt Regulation and Recalls
From recalls to regulation, produce has been getting a lot of attention in recent months. Since March, FDA has released an online agricultural water assessment
Congressional Cannabis Bills: Pending but Contentious
Regulations legalizing cannabis continue to be proposed at the federal level – with the operative word being proposed. Within the last couple months, a number
Avian Flu Continues its Spread: What You Can Do to Protect Flocks
Avian influenza (bird flu) is spreading across the globe, and causing concern across the U.S. As of May 16, 2022, 34 states had at least one
Biosecurity Essential in Mitigating Canada’s HPAI Spread
Avian influenza (bird flu) is spreading across the globe, and causing enough of a concern in Canada that the CFIA has put out a “strong reminder”
Enhancing the Safety of Imported Shrimp Through Regulatory Partnerships
In early May 2022, the U.S. Food & Drug Association (FDA) published a discussion, Enhancing the Safety of Imported Shrimp Through Regulatory Partnerships, with FDA’s
