FDA Withdraws Proposed Food Modernization Plan
The FDA has withdrawn a food safety modernization plan originally proposed in 2005, amid criticism for how it has handled the Similac infant formula recall and resulting shortage.
Tag Archives: Food
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FDA Looks at Reorganizing Its Human Foods Program After Botched Similac Infant Formula Recall
The FDA has announced plans to reorganize its Human Foods Program, with a greater focus on nutrition, and coordination with state and local regulators.
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FDA Issues New Guidance on How Allergens Should Be Included on Food Labels
The FDA has issued new guidance documents clarifying the use of food allergy warning labels, and adding sesame to the list of major food allergens.
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FDA Report Finds Pesticide Levels Higher in Imported Food Than in Domestic
The FDA has released a new report on the amount of pesticide found in our foods, indicating a higher risk of exposure from imported food products.
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Ultraprocessed Foods May Speed Up Cognitive Decline: Study
A new study finds that consuming ultraprocessed foods, like fast food and snacks, can increase the rate of cognitive decline.
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FDA Extends Pause on Food Safety Inspections Due To Omicron Variant
The FDA has extended a pause on domestic food production facility safety inspections due to the high numbers of COVID-19 Omicron variant infections worldwide.
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U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Keep Phthalates Out of U.S. Food Supply
New legislation seeks to ban the use of phthalates, which can negatively affect human hormones, in products which come into contact with food.
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FDA Finds Little Evidence of PFAS Food Contamination, So Far
A new FDA report finds little evidence of PFAS contamination in the food supply.
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FDA Launches Food Safety Dashboard to Monitor Trends and Outcomes in Industry
The FDA has launched a new tool to track the performance of food safety recalls, in an ongoing effort to focus the nation's food safety system on preventative measures.
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FDA Releases Final Food Transport Safety Rule
The FDA has issued a new food safety transportation rule to prevent spoilage and contamination of food during shipping.
