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Romaine Related Outbreaks – Something Has to Change
In the week before Thanksgiving, we predicted yet another “do not eat” announcement from FDA related to romaine lettuce. Since then there ha
December 19, 2019
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GMP Compliance Is Key to Edibles Food Safety
With the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act in 2011, revised Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) became law for food production fa
December 13, 2019
Food Safety
CBD Warning Letters Lead to Litigation
In late November, FDA issued warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that..
December 12, 2019
Food Safety|Canada|Cannabis
CBD Warning Letters Lead to Litigation
In late November, FDA issued warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that..
December 12, 2019
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FSMA Updates Impact Co-Manufacturers and Labs
FDA is continuing to issue proposals for rules which are required by FSMA but have not yet been established, two of which came out in Novemb
December 5, 2019
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TAG VP Research Study Provides New Thinking on Salmonella Interventions
According to the National Chicken Council’s 2018 data, chicken is the number one protein consumed in the U.S., and the U.S. has the largest
November 27, 2019
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Addressing the Romaine Challenges – Are We Heading to Another Thanksgiving Day Romaine Massacre?
As I write this week’s newsletter, there is yet another announcement of romaine lettuce being linked to E. coli illnesses, this time in..
November 21, 2019
Insights
Was FDA’s Outbreak Announcement Delay Inexcusable or Sensible?
On October 31, FDA announced a romaine lettuce E. coli O157:H7 outbreak for which the active investigation had ended and the outbreak appear
November 14, 2019
Cannabis
Is Black Market Marijuana Infiltrating your Supply Chain?
A recent national news headline blared: “Tests show bootleg marijuana vapes tainted with hydrogen cyanide.” What if that headline said, inst
November 7, 2019
