Food Safety
The Facts about Aspartame
With last week’s release of a publication from the World Health Organization (WHO) assessing the health impacts of the non-sugar sweetener aspartame, news and
July 25, 2023
Insights
TAG perspectives and recommendations on today’s
top topics in food safety and public health.
Cannabis|Food Safety
How Safe is Legal Marijuana, Really?
State investigators have uncovered numerous instances of marijuana product adulteration by businesses attempting to manipulate contaminant testing. (Colorado MED) One of the fundamental incentives
July 24, 2023
Public Health>Communicable Disease
Statistics Show Pandemic “finally over”
While TAG’s recent article discussed the continuing transmission of COVID, particularly from travel during the busy summer season, the U.S. has reached a milestone
July 19, 2023
Food Safety
Is “May Contain” a Trigger for Inspections and Audits?
A “May Contain” advisory statement on the label of a food product can be a valuable warning to consumers of the potential of an
July 18, 2023
Canada
Health Canada Regulatory Targets Modernization and CFIA Food Waste
With regulatory modernization and food waste reduction being two key priorities of the Government of Canada, Health Canada and CFIA have announced initiatives to
July 17, 2023
Public Health>Communicable Disease
Pertussis Cases Whoop to Worst Outbreak in Decades
Pertussis Cases Whoop to Worst Outbreak in Decades As noted in this week’s public health news from TAG, reported cases of pertussis (whooping cough)
July 12, 2023
Food Safety
Tools to Aid the Trek to Food Traceability
Tools to Aid the Trek to Food Traceability As the compliance date for the FSMA Traceability Rule continues to draw ever closer, food establishments
July 11, 2023
Simplified
Rare Steaks & Burgers
I love rare to medium-rare steaks and burgers, but restaurants often won’t serve them that way – especially burgers. Why can’t I get my
July 6, 2023
FDA Warning Letters
Bakery Receives FDA Warning Letter for Inadequate Allergen Controls
Allergen cross contact related to the unintended presence of sesame was not fully considered and managed with sanitation not extended to all shared equipment or the sanitation procedure, as written in the Food Safety Plan, not addressing which equipment was to be cleaned nor its frequency. Additionally, sesame residue was observed after sanitation had been completed.
July 5, 2023
