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FDA Wants to Strengthen U.S. Infant Formula Market with Long-Term National Strategy

Food Policy,Our Blog | January 22, 2025

Following recent years’ infant formula market contamination events and subsequent vital product shortages, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking at the industry under a microscope. A long-term national strategy was recently announced aimed to “increase the resiliency… read more

There is Another Listeria Outbreak but No Word Yet on the Source

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 20, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have added yet another Listeria outbreak to their investigation table. This one comes after several others recently closed and one other under active investigation. On top of the other three still on the… read more

Red Dye No. 3 Gets Axed. But What About the Other Reds?

Our Blog | January 19, 2025

Red Dye No. 3 officially gets the ole’ heave ho on January 15, 2025, banning the additive in foods made or sold in the United States. But what exactly does that mean? How soon does enforcement go into place? And… read more

Rub-a-Dub-Dub Put Your Fish in a Tub! Treatment Baths for Fish Could Be the Future of Food Safety!

Our Blog | January 16, 2025

Treatment baths for fish should be the future of food safety. Are we talking about running a lavender bubble bath for your dinner. Cue the mood music and flickering candles! Now, THAT would give new meaning to a romantic dinner…. read more

UK Government Analyzes Pesticides in Produce for Imported Food. Results May Pose Trade Changes.

Our Blog | January 16, 2025

A recent United Kingdom (UK) study of imported goods finds 46 cancer causing chemical pesticides in produce that can potentially change the laws of trade into the country. A move toward protecting its citizens from harmful adulterants in food, both… read more

Is The Scare Over Lead in Cinnamon Over? Check Your Pantry!

Outbreaks & Recalls | January 15, 2025

About this time last year parents were worried about lead in cinnamon flavored applesauce pouches. Is that scare over? Unfortunately, no. While the cluster of illnesses involving WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches manufactured by Austrofood may have been… read more

Certain Cooking Oils Linked to Cancer Growth in Western Diet, Says Scientists

Our Blog | January 15, 2025

A study on cooking oils linked to cancer at the UCLA may have you checking your pantry and evaluating your culinary choices. This study found that certain cooking oils linked to cancer growth and others could play a role in… read more

Certain Members of Congress Find Boar’s Head’s Response to Listeria Outbreak Questions Lacking

Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 15, 2025

Boar’s Head’s response to a formal letter from Congress is found lacking, says Rep. DeLauro and other members of the legislative body. An evasive move that leads to more questions than answers and concerns over the future safety of products… read more

An Additive in Water May Cause More Harm Than Good

Our Blog | January 15, 2025

Is a commonly used additive in water safe? What additive, you ask? Chloramine. Inorganic chloramines have been used to disinfect public water have been widely for a really long time. But their by-products have not been widely studied. Leaving the… read more

The Lurking Danger of Splash Pads

Our Blog | January 15, 2025

Splash pads can be a fun place for kids to cool off and play during the warmer months. With its fountains, sprayers, and jets, this type of water playground helps ease the fear of parents who worry about the drowning… read more