Food Safety
How Much Impact Will the DOJ Realignment Have on the Food Industry?
In recent years, the food industry has learned that an investigation by the DOJ can have a profound effect on the business. It is
October 20, 2025
Insights
TAG perspectives and recommendations on today’s
top topics in food safety and public health.
Public Health
How Has the CDC Immunization Decision Impacted the COVID Vaccine?
Last week CDC updated its immunization schedules for the COVID-19 vaccination to apply “individual-based decision-making,” as was recommended by the CDC Advisory Committee on
October 15, 2025
Food Safety
Could Nuisance Lawsuits Improve Produce Safety?
The use of nuisance lawsuits has been raised as a means to drive change around the risks of fresh produce. As such, we feel
October 14, 2025
India
US VQIP: What It Is and Why You Want It
On January 1, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will open the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) application portal for fiscal year (FY) 2027.
October 10, 2025
Public Health
H5N1 Incidence Continue to Stress Need for Broad Surveillance
Although there have been no federal updates on the spread of H5N1 since September 30, due to the government shutdown, updates made just prior
October 8, 2025
Food Safety
How the Federal Shutdown Continues to Impact the Food Industry
While “mission-critical activities” of the FDA, USDA, and CDC are continuing during the federal government shutdown, with core food safety operations considered essential to
October 8, 2025
Public Health
Deer Hunting and Consumption Carry CWD Risks
As hunting seasons begin opening across the U.S., it is a good time to remind hunters and venison consumers of the threat of chronic
October 1, 2025
Food Safety
Outbreaks Gain Increased Transparency with Two New FDA Resources
In its continuing commitment to increased transparency, FDA is sharing more in-depth information on outbreak investigations, providing access to two new resources: TAG sees
September 30, 2025
Simplified
Crockpot Safety
I received a crockpot as a gift, but don’t know if I should use it. Does it really cook food safely? The short answer:
September 25, 2025
