After an initial recall of one batch of cheeses in early January due to a sample testing positive for Listeria, CDC and FDA reopened the investigation when new illnesses were reported and whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis of the cotija cheese...

Many growers are likely scratching their heads at this point, asking “Can I use chlorpyrifos on my crops … or not?!” The confusion is quite understandable as there has been a literal seesaw of decisions on the complete ban vs....

In a much-awaited federal action, the FDA has released an update of its draft guidance for the Preventive Controls/Human Foods (PCHF) Rule, including the highly anticipated revised draft of Appendix 1: Known or reasonably foreseeable hazards (potential hazards), along with...

Did you know … you are just as accountable for product claims made on your website and social media as you are for claims on your product labels? In fact, there is an additional agency looking over your shoulder for...

A vast array of suggestions and proposals have arisen over the years for changes to the U.S. food regulatory system – from both within and outside the federal government. But the FDA’s latest Proposal for a Unified Human Foods Program...

When an outbreak appears to be caused by an FDA-regulated human food, a team from the agency’s Coordinated Outbreak Response & Evaluation (CORE) Network takes on the charge to coordinate FDA response efforts and review data to aid in the...

California’s “Prop 12” is now fully in effect as of January 1st, allowing only food from farm animals housed under specific standards to be sold in the state. And it’s not the only state putting such limits in place that...

As 2023 ended, an investigation into the cause of the elevated lead levels in pouches of cinnamon applesauce was continuing, with FDA’s current thinking being that the lead was intentionally added to the cinnamon and was economically motivated. Though the...

For a number of years, we’ve dedicated TAG’s year-end newsletter article to an overview of the ending year and predictions for the upcoming. But this year, we took a slightly different angle, recording two TAG Talks videos – one on...

The first recall warnings were issued on November 1, 2023, by Canada’s Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). On November 8, recalls began in the U.S. by companies that had produced, distributed, or packaged cantaloupe that held the same Mexico-based Malichita label...