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
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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
FAO/WHO Set Allergen Thresholds. Will the U.S.?
With both the U.S. and Canada recognizing the month of May as Food Allergy Awareness Month – and the U.S. adding the second week of
Improving Communication to Improve Recalls: A Review of AFDO Recommendations
As of April 21, there have been 67 FDA-posted food or beverage recalls since the start of the year. However, the issuance of a recall
Delta-8-THC: A Question of Legality
With its derivation from hemp providing a perceived legality, Delta-8-THC and its milder “high” has become the latest buzz in cannabis. But does its hemp-origination
Keeping Tabs on FDA’s Increased Guidance “Action Levels”
The areas where FDA issues guidance documents is an indicator of future regulatory focus. In April, FDA has issued four new guidance/draft guidance documents for
