As many of those reading this newsletter are aware, FDA has done a lot of sampling around produce operations in the last months. It appears the agency has not found any direct source of the recurring outbreak strains of E....

RFR Reporting: Navigating the Shades of Gray Since 2009, industry has faced requirements to report certain food contaminations to FDA’s Reportable Food Registry (RFR). Despite the decade of its existence, the requirements of reporting to the RFR, who is responsible...

Consumer Perceptions and Behaviors Impact Food Safety Whether you sell food directly to consumers or sell ingredients to create food that is sold directly to consumers, knowing what consumers are thinking about food and food safety is critical to success....

How Does the PC Rule Relate to Heavy Metal Levels in Baby Food? When this report was publicized several weeks ago it had an inflammatory tone to it that I felt would continue to burn for a while.  It was...

Increased Regulation Likely to Be a Hallmark of 2021 Last week, the Senate unanimously passed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research (FASTER) Act, S. 578. The Act, if passed by the House and signed by President Biden, will...

New Approaches to Source Attribution Aid in Risk Assessment Campylobacter is one of the most common foodborne pathogens in the world, and as you read this you are likely thinking that most cases of Campylobacter come from chicken prepared at...

A recent Congressional Report focusing on heavy metals in baby foods has created concern amongst parents of young children and triggered legal actions against food manufactures. Mentioning heavy metals and baby foods in the same sentence is always a recipe...

Analysis of FDA Top Observations Provides Additional Perspective. Is Your FSVP Compliant – If Not Watch Out! During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is evident that FDA has done its best to maintain an appropriate inspection and oversight strategy. While routine...

We’re only into the second month of 2021, but there have already been two cannabis edibles recalls due to mold contamination. While these...

The new administration is officially onboard and moving initiatives forward at a brisk pace. What might that mean for the food industry and the actions of its regulatory bodies? Past experience has shown us that Democratic administrations can certainly be...