- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California has entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Rizo Lopez Foods and the company’s co-owners. Among other requirements, the
FOOD SAFETY
Rep. DeLauro Introduces Toxic Free Food Act
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- Representative Rosa DeLauro has introduced the Toxic Free Food Act to require FDA to “close the ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’ (GRAS) loophole and make chemical food additives subject to FDA
FDA Updates Produce Safety Rule Small Entity Compliance Guide
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- On Sept. 23, 2024, FDA issued an updated guidance document titled “Standards for Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption: What You Need to Know About
NCC Requests Extra Time to Comment on FSIS Salmonella Rule
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- The National Chicken Council (NCC) is calling for an extension to the comment period for the Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) proposed rule prohibiting the sale of chicken and
California School Food Dye Ban Approved by Legislature
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- On August 29, 2024 (Law360 subscription required), the California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 2316, the California School Food Safety Act, sending it to the governor. If signed, the bill
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
USDA Publishes Proposed Rule to Reduce Salmonella in Poultry Products
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- On July 29, 2024, USDA issued a proposed rule and determination to more effectively reduce Salmonella contamination in raw poultry products. This follows a final determination to declare Salmonella an
FSIS to Begin Testing for Allergens in Ready-To-Eat Foods
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- USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will begin testing products for the presence of allergens in its new allergen verification sampling program. The sampling will occur at establishments
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 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