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E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce over; Investigation into Cause Continues

Posted on June 29, 2018

On June 28, 2018 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that the outbreak of E. Coli linked to romaine lettuce is over. This outbreak, which sickened at least

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Trump Administration Proposes to Consolidate Food Safety Authority into One Agency

Posted on June 28, 2018

In a June 21, 2017 document titled “Delivering Government Solutions in the 21^st Century: Reform Plan and Reorganization Recommendations,” the Trump Administration proposes to replace the U.S.

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FDA Issues First Draft Guidance Document on Intentional Adulteration

Posted on June 21, 2018

As promised in March 2018, FDA has issued the first of three guidance documents concerning its Final Rules on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration under the Food

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FDA and USDA Announce Collaborative Effort to Align Produce Safety Requirements

Posted on June 6, 2018

On June 5, 2018, FDA and USDA announced a new collaborative effort to streamline produce safety requirements for farmers by aligning the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Audit Program (USDA

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Continuing Fallout from E. Coli Outbreak in Romaine

Posted on May 31, 2018

According to the Wall Street Journal (paywall), the impact of the recent E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce continues to ripple through the market, causing a 44.5% drop

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Non-Profits Sue FDA to Prohibit Use of Seven Flavors

Posted on May 17, 2018

Eight non-profit organizations (Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, Center for Environmental Health, Center for Food Safety, Center for Science in the Public Interest, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Working Group, Natural Resources

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FDA Releases Intentional Adulteration Training Course

Posted on May 10, 2018

In partnership with the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA), FDA has developed a free 30-minute “Food Defense Awareness for the Intentional Adulteration (IA) Rule” online training

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CDC Expands Warning of Multistate Outbreak of E. coli Linked to Romaine

Posted on April 25, 2018

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona growing region could be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Thus far, 53 people infected

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FDA Issues First Warning Letter Based on “Serious Violations” of Part 117 CGMP Regulations

Posted on March 30, 2018

On March 16, 2018, FDA issued a warning letter to Bhavani Fruits and Vegetables LLC in Maspeth, New York for “serious violations” of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) requirements under

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California Considers Regulating Food Packaging under Green Chemistry Initiative

Posted on March 22, 2018

As part of its Green Chemistry Initiative and the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) implementing regulations, California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has released its Draft Three Year Priority Product

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