Oyster contamination is in the news on a regular basis with FDA issuing advisories against their selling, serving, or consumption. Perhaps we could put it down to the “r” rule — the old adage that oysters are safe to eat...

As the HHS was publishing its MAHA report finding ultra-processed foods to be a key factor in root cause of childhood chronic disease, and calling for further research, California was going a step further to propose a bipartisan bill to...

With the theme of World Food Safety Day (June 7) 2025 highlighting science as the heart of food safety, it is fitting that we focus our Insights this week on the newly issued MAHA report from the Presidential Commission to...

A strong focus has recently been put on heavy metals in baby foods, particularly that of arsenic in infant rice cereals, by the FDA, states, and baby food companies. But, despite the fact that rice has been recognized as a...

In a little over a year, any food sold in California must meet a new date labeling regulation which  vastly limits the allowed verbiage for a food quality or safety date label. The food and beverage products labeling regulation (AB...

Manufacturers that produce food for the United States are required to meet the federal food regulatory requirements – whether the food is produced in a domestic or foreign facility. So, to ensure that foreign manufacturers adhere to the same food...

The first 100 days of the Trump Administration have undeniably brought change to the US, and with all the pending plans and executive actions, President Trump’s declaration that “We’ve just gotten started” is undoubtedly a statement of continued change. So,...

While much of the focus on imports to China is currently on the tariffs, it is important that food exporters in the U.S., Canada, and elsewhere stay up to date on the country’s required food safety and nutrition standards, which...

By Lisa Jo Lupo, TAG Director, Communications It’s not the first time that a Canadian government entity or association has urged its citizens to “Buy Canadian,” but from the pride of country and depths of allegiance I witnessed when I...

Will reducing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) workforce by 25% eliminate redundancy and aid in the goal to “make America healthy again” as announced by the HHS on March 27, or will it negatively impact food safety...