Cannabis Safety: A Consumer Matter?
There has been a significant amount of discussion and concern about the safety of cannabis products from a potency aspect, but little is heard about
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Water Reuse: The Need and the Safety
Water is one of the most critical needs to both make and grow food and to make food safely in a production facility. But this
Caffeinated Alcohol Drinks
I’ve seen cocktails and products that combine alcohol with energy drinks. Are these mixes safe to drink? The short answer: No. To explain: Caffeinated alcohol
Still Using UNK? Time to Update Your FSVP!
In 2021, more than half of the importers whose Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVPs) were assessed by FDA received 483s for a non-compliance. FDA also
Detecting and Preventing CFIA “Posers”
Is that CFIA inspector at your food facility door really a CFIA inspector? In a May Tweet, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) stated that
Infant Formula Recall Repercussions Impact Entire Industry
The recent shortages of infant formula and the fallout from prior facility inspections of the manufacturer have most certainly energized Congress to take action that
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
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%)
