- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of various stone fruit linked to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes. Specifically, HMC Farms is voluntarily recalling conventional
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Senators Propose Bill to Eliminate Self-Affirmed GRAS
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- On November 21, 2023, Senators Edward J Markey and Senator Cory Booker introduced the Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act, which would end the legal entitlement to market foods
FDA Releases Infant Formula Risk Management Plan Fact Sheet
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- On November 22, 2023, FDA released a one-page fact sheet answering questions regarding the redundancy risk management plan requirement in the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022. The
FDA Published Updated Leafy Green STEC Action Plan
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- On November 17, the FDA updated its Leafy Green STEC Action Plan (LGAP). FDA first released the LGAP in 2020 following recurring outbreaks linked to leafy greens caused by
Petition Requests that FDA Amend Flavoring Regulation
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- The Consumer Federation of America (CFA), a non-profit consumer advocate organization, submitted a petition to FDA on November 8, 2023, requesting that the agency amend the flavoring regulation at 21
Imported Cantaloupe Recalled in U.S. and Canada
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- A salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe imported from Mexico has spread through several U.S. states and Canada. As of November 17, 2023, at least 43 people in the U.S. and
FTC Warns Two Trade Associations and 12 Dietitians and Influencers to Better Disclose Financial Connections
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- On November 13, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to the American Beverage Association (AmeriBev), the Canadian Sugar Institute, and a dozen dietitians and influencers promoting
NYC Council Passed Bill to Require Added Sugar Icons for Chain Restaurant Menu Items
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- On November 2, the New York City Council passed a bill that will require chain restaurants with 15 or more locations to post added sugar icons and factual warning statements
Updates to Mexico’s Front of Pack Label Warnings
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- Last month, phase 2 of Mexico’s front of pack (FOP) labeling regulations went into effect, triggering certain changes to the thresholds for FOP warnings.
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Petition for USDA-FDA Dual Jurisdiction on Eggs Denied
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- In May of 2018, the National Chicken Council (NCC) requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) coordinate with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to exercise enforcement discretion