Nov 29, 2024 · USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Announces Leadership Changes. Dr. Denise Eblen, currently FSIS’ assistant administrator for the Office of Public Health Science, has been named agency administrator, and Paul Kiecker will take on the role of assistant administrator in the Office of Investigation, Enforcement and Audit.

Dec 17, 2024 · FSIS Announces Stronger Measures to Protect Public from Listeria. Over the past several months, Listeria monocytogenes has been linked to foodborne illness outbreaks and large-scale recalls of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, causing the agency to review its processes closely.

Dec 11, 2024 · The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 infections linked to an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering events, restaurants and a school.. Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of 69 people infected with the same strain of E. coli O157 have been reported from 10 ...

Dec 10, 2024 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the use of terms such as “Sell By,” “Use By” and “Best By.”

Oct 15, 2024 · BERKELEY, Calif. — Once Upon a Farm announced a partnership with Equitable Food Initiative (EFI). Through this partnership, Once Upon a Farm is committing to source and pay premiums on produce from EFI-certified suppliers.

FDA Requests Information on Poppy Seeds. The FDA is interested in better understanding the agricultural, industry, manufacturing and supply chain practices currently being used, and whether certain practices increase or reduce the presence of opiate alkaloids on poppy seeds.

Oct 15, 2024 · WALTHAM, Mass. — Veralto Corporation, a provider of water and product quality solutions, announced that it has acquired the holding company that owns TraceGains for a purchase price of $350 million (subject to customary post-closing adjustments). TraceGains is a provider of cloud-based software solutions that enable connected data and digital workflow management to help consumer brands meet ...

Dec 30, 2024 · Revisit QA’s Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2024. From coverage of the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak to expert tips on disinfecting and sanitizing with HOCL, here’s a look at the most-read news articles this year, as reported by Google Analytics.

Dec 26, 2024 · Sacramento, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Dec. 18 proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state’s response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu.

Nov 12, 2024 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the Supplement to the 2022 Food Code.The supplement updates the 2022 Food Code with recommendations made by regulatory officials, industry, academia and consumers at the 2023 Biennial Meeting of the Conference for Food Protection.. The Food Code and its supplement provide government and industry with practical, science-based controls for ...