HHS OIG issues early alert criticizing FDA’s food recall procedures.
- Under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FDA now has mandatory recall authority over conventional foods. However, FDA has
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Tomato Toss
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Federal judge tosses final claim in tomato farm’s lawsuit against FDA. (subscription to Law360 required)
- In June 2008, FDA mistakenly linked a multistate Salmonella outbreak to tomatoes and warned consumers
Tattoo Troubles
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FDA issues warning about bacterial contamination in tattoo inks.
- FDA has the authority to regulate the safety of cosmetics in the United States. Tattoo inks meet the statutory definition of
Doubling Up
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U.S. food recalls have nearly doubled over the past decade.
- Food recalls occur with relative frequency in the United States, with the reasons for such recalls ranging from labeling issues
Blue Bell Blues
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FDA issues public update regarding listeriosis outbreak linked to ice cream products.
- FDA has many tools in its arsenal to prevent and respond to food contamination issues; these include the
(Re)call and Answer
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FDA publishes draft guidance on mandatory food recalls.
- Among other things, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) granted the Agency the authority to order a responsible party