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FDA Enforcement Discretion for Agricultural Water

Posted on January 27, 2022

On January 26, 2022, FDA published a constituent update reminding produce stakeholders about FDA’s intention to exercise enforcement discretion for agriculture water requirements for covered produce, except for those related

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Federal Judge Accepts Preemption Arguments in Dismissing Consumer’s and Rancher’s Putative Class Action Lawsuits Over “Product of USA” Labeling for Beef Imported to the United States for Slaughter and Processing

Posted on August 31, 2020

Food Cos. Escape Suit Alleging False US Origin Labeling (subscription to Law360 required)

The Federal Meat Inspection Action (FMIA) grants the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) exclusive authority to

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State Departments of Agriculture are Working Together and Independently to Maintain the American Food Supply and Keep it Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on April 27, 2020

State and local governments, as well as private companies, are working individually and collectively to assure an uninterrupted, safe food supply as the federal government continues in a supporting role

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Upcoming Presentation on FDA’s 2018 Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Investigations Will Explore Recent Scientific Advances and Continuing Regulatory Challenges

Posted on June 3, 2019

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. People can become infected with Cyclospora by consuming contaminated food or water. Past cyclosporiasis outbreaks in the

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Bayer/Monsanto Hit Again With $2 Billion Verdict in Roundup Case

Posted on May 16, 2019

This blog has closely followed litigation surrounding allegations that glyphosate has caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a number of plaintiffs. In March, a California jury awarded $80 million in damages to

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USDA Posts FAQ regarding BE Labeling and Promises Future Guidance

Posted on May 2, 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued an FAQ for manufacturers concerning its bioengineered (BE) food labeling rule (formally known as the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure

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CSPI Calls for National Registry of Gene-Edited Agricultural Crops

Posted on April 25, 2019

Criticizing the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for lack of oversight over foods produced with gene editing technology (e.g., Zinc Finger Nucleases, TALENS, or

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California Jury Awards $80 Million Verdict in Glyphosate Case

Posted on March 28, 2019

A California plaintiff, who used Roundup on his 56-acre Santa Rosa property and alleged glyphosate caused his non-Hodgkin lymphoma, has been awarded $80 million by a jury in the U.S.

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USDA Secretary Signals USDA Role Over Animal Cell Culture Technology Regulation Ahead of Joint USDA-FDA Meeting

Posted on October 11, 2018

As previously reported on this blog, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they will hold a joint meeting on October 23-24,

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China, U.S. Tariffs to Have Long-Term Effect on Soybeans

Posted on September 25, 2018

The same day that China and the United States imposed new tariffs on each other’s products, including food items, the Soybean Association issued a statement warning about the long-term effects

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