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    Contaminants Demystified: How Makers Can Keep Products Safe, Avoid Litigation

    Heavy metals and per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have recently become a larger area of concern for consumers, specialty food makers, and governmental regulators.
  • Moth larvae
    Industry Operations July 10, 2024

    Singapore Approves 16 Food-Safe Insects

    Singapore recently approved 16 species of insects as safe for human consumption...
  • Orange soda
    Industry Operations July 03, 2024

    FDA to Ban Brominated Vegetable Oil

    The FDA said today that, effective August 2, it would no longer allow brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food and beverage items.
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  • bread aisle, woman shopping
    Industry Operations June 27, 2024

    FDA Warns Bakery Giant to Stop Falsely Claiming Allergens

    The FDA recently warned Bimbo Bakery, USA, owner of brands including Sara Lee, Thomas’, and Entenmann’s, to stop listing allergens that are allegedly not present in their products.
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  • Ice cream products
    Industry Operations June 26, 2024

    Jeni's, Hershey's, Friendly's Ice Cream Recalled

    Over 60 ice cream products from national and specialty brands including Jeni's, Hershey's, Friendly's, ChipWich, and Dolcezza Gelato have been recalled...
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  • Sustainability
    Industry Operations May 31, 2024

    FDA Announces Reorganization, Waste Reduction Efforts

    The FDA recently approved a reorganization outline involving the creation of a unified Human Foods Program, adoption of a new model for its field operations, and other modernization efforts.
  • Cows in barn
    Industry Operations May 24, 2024

    USDA Supports Bird Flu Containment

    Since the detection of bird flu (H5N1) in dairy cattle in March, USDA has worked to assess the prevalence of the virus in domestic dairy herds...
  • White coated foods
    Industry Operations May 09, 2024

    White Confectionery-Coated Products Recalled Over Salmonella Risk

    White confectionery products sold across the U.S. are being recalled because of potential salmonella contamination.
  • Ground Beef
    Industry Operations May 06, 2024

    Walmart Ground Beef Recalled Over E. Coli Concerns

    Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling roughly 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products sold at Walmart locations across the country that may be contaminated with E. coli strain O157:H7.
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  • Applesauce pouches, lead-tainted
    Industry Operations April 12, 2024

    FDA Head Urges Congress to Pass Requisite Lead Test

    Dr. Robert Califf, head of the FDA, called on Congress on Thursday to pass legislation requiring food manufacturers to test for lead in products imported to the U.S.
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  • Shrimp in bowl
    Industry Operations April 05, 2024

    Walmart, Aldi Investigate Contaminated Imported Shrimp

    Walmart and Aldi said recently that they were investigating claims of contaminated shrimp coming a facility in India.
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  • Cows
    Industry Operations April 05, 2024

    Report: Bird Flu Has Spread to Cattle

    The avian-influenza outbreak is now sickening dairy cattle, temporarily curbing their milk production and prompting some states to increase restrictions...
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  • Eggs in carton
    Industry Operations April 04, 2024

    Bird Flu Outbreak May Affect Egg Prices

    Cal-Maine Foods, the U.S.’s largest fresh egg producer, said Tuesday it has halted production following the detection of bird flu on the premises...
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  • Cinnamon sticks
    Industry Operations April 01, 2024

    ICYMI: March’s Top Stories

    The most popular articles with SFA News Daily readers in March focused on a recall of cinnamon, changes to retailer operations, and the implications of a recent tragedy.
  • Beakers full of liquid on a white table
    Industry Operations March 13, 2024

    CA Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Seven Additives in Schools

    Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel introduced a bill to ban seven food additives within California’s public school system.
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