European auditors have identified a potential conflict of interest risk related to the monitoring of bivalve mollusks in New Zealand.
The audit by DG Sante took place remotely and onsite in April and May 2024 to evaluate the control system for live bivalve mollusks.
New Zealand has 68 classified growing areas listed for export to…
One USDA program is going down to the wire with changes.
The Food Service and inspection Service of the USDA has announced that it is extending its modified poultry line speed waivers so a study measuring the impact of increased line speeds on worker safety could be completed.
The FSIS Modified Poultry Line Speed Waivers…
To help combat the nation’s chronic disease crisis, the FDA has announced a proposal for a rule that would require front-of-package labeling for nutritional information.
If finalized, the proposed rule would give consumers readily visible information about a food’s saturated fat, sodium and added sugars content —three nutrients directly linked to public health and safety.…
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I grew up in the Los Angeles area and have been living here again for the past few years. The multiple wildfires are devastating in so many ways and the past week has shown an overwhelming amount of community donation sites, volunteering and engagement to support those most impacted.
Now more than ever,…
Under Section 12 of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, your employer has a right to send you to an independent medical examination which is known as an IME. This is a one time medical exam by a doctor of their (usually the insurance company) choosing. You have to go to this exam. If you don’t…
Understanding the rules of right of way, particularly when changing lanes, is crucial to ensuring a safe driving experience when navigating Texas roadways. Misjudging these rules can lead to accidents, injuries, and legal consequences. Let’s delve into the key principles and specific scenarios to keep in mind.
The Fundamental Rule: Yield to Traffic Already in…
I keep bumping into defense lawyers that were involved in this 2007 Salmonella Outbreak – Small World.
Public health officials in OutbreakNet (the network of epidemiologists and other public health officials, facilitated by CDC, who investigate outbreaks of foodborne, waterborne, and other enteric illnesses nationwide) are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Wandsworth infections. Salmonella Wandsworth is a rare…
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published its report on inspection practices used by the agency in relation to the deadly 2024 Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats.
“The FSIS review of records and data from the Boar’s Head Jarrett, VA, production plant indicated a pattern of conditions that presented…
And, where is the Inspector General’s Report? And, where are the Congressional Hearings?
Here is the final paragraph from the USDA/FISS Food Safety Assessment of the Boar’s Head in 2022 plant that in 2024 would sicken 61 – killing 10 with Listeria-tainted Liverwurst:
An analysis of the [below] stated NRs (non-compliances) indicates when not adequately…
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below.
Use the chart below to view import alerts. Click here to go to…
