Food Safety
USFDA to Increase Unannounced Foreign Facility Inspections
Manufacturers that produce food for the United States are required to meet the federal food regulatory requirements – whether the food is produced in
May 13, 2025
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Public Health
Flu Season Pediatric Deaths Hit High, But New Vaccine Platform in Development
Although seasonal flu activity is declining with no new influenza A(H5) cases reported to CDC this week, the 2024-2025 season is classified as having
May 7, 2025
Food Safety
In Changing Winds, Back to Basics Is Best Bet
The first 100 days of the Trump Administration have undeniably brought change to the US, and with all the pending plans and executive actions,
May 5, 2025
Simplified
“Green” Moldy Bread
A corner of my bread is moldy. Is it okay to cut that off and eat the rest? The short answer: No The explanation:
April 30, 2025
Public Health
Measles on Verge of Becoming Endemic
In 2000, with no measles spread in the US and new cases only contracted through foreign travel, the virus was declared as officially eliminated
April 30, 2025
FDA Warning Letters
Seafood Processor Receives Warning Letter
During an FDA inspection at a Vietnamese seafood processor, investigators observed noncompliances with the processor’s HACCP program. Among the serious concerns were that the
April 29, 2025
Food Safety
China Updates Food Import Standards
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,
April 29, 2025
Canada
Shifting from Intraprovincial to Interprovincial Food Sales
With the US tariffs causing a furor of “Buy Canadian”, many food manufacturers who currently sell only within their province are looking to expand
April 25, 2025
Public Health
Spring Brings Swing in Disease-Carrying Pests
Irregular winter weather patterns, extreme weather swings, and the overall global climate change are causing a surge of disease-carrying insects in many areas of
April 23, 2025
