- An Illinois federal judge dismissed a proposed class action (Law360 subscription required) alleging that water labeled as “100% Natural Spring Water” is misleading due to the presence of microplastics. According
FDA Releases Summary Report on Fresh Herbs Sampling Assignment
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- On July 26, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released findings from its sampling assignment that collected and tested domestic and imported basil, cilantro, and parsley. FDA sought
FDA to Hold Public Meeting on Post-Market Chemical Assessment
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- On September 25, 2024, FDA will hold a public meeting on the development of an enhanced systematic process for post-market assessment of chemicals in food. The Agency intends to share
FDA Web Page Addresses Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Food
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- On July 24, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its new web page that discusses microplastics and nanoplastics in food. The new page includes information on
FDA Study Confirms Pasteurization Kills Bird Flu Virus in Milk
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- Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the findings of a groundbreaking study confirming that pasteurization is effective in killing the bird flu virus in milk and other
FDA to Revoke Authorization for Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food
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- FDA will publish a rule revoking the existing food additive authorization for brominated vegetable oil (BVO) on July 3, 2024. BVO is a mixture of vegetable oils (generally corn, cottonseed,
FDA Releases Update of Priority Guidance Topics for Foods Program
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- Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the draft and final guidance topics that are a priority for the agency’s Foods Program to complete during 2024.
FDA Continues Response to Contaminated Applesauce Pouches
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- FDA has taken additional action related to the investigation into lead and chromium in apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches prompted by elevated blood lead levels in children in the fall
FDA Proposes Traceability Exemption for Cottage Cheese
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- On June 17, 2024, FDA published a proposed exemption for certain cottage cheese products from the Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods rule (the Food Traceability Rule). FDA
Consumer Reports Finds High Lead Levels in Snacks for Young Children
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- A Consumer Reports study found high lead levels in vegetable puffs made from cassava that are marketed as snacks for young children, with one puff containing more lead than any