Largest Ever Monetary Criminal Penalty in Food Safety Matter
Family Dollar Stores LLC pleaded guilty today to holding food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics under insanitary conditions, related to a rodent infestation at the company’s West Memphis, Arkansas, distribution center.
A criminal information unsealed today in federal court in Little Rock, Arkansas, charged Family Dollar
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“No safe level of lead in children’s blood has been identified. CDC does not use the term “elevated blood lead levels” when recommending what actions to take based on a child’s blood lead level (BLL).” CDC
FDA’s onsite inspection of the Austrofoods facility in Ecuador has ended. However, the FDA investigation of the
Recalled cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products. Information on lot codes and UPCs can be found in the firm’s recall announcement.
Lead is toxic to
This just fell into my inbox:
I’m reaching out to provide an update on FDA’s proposal to unify the Human Foods Program (HFP). The proposed reorganization package is now under review at HHS, which begins the formal external review process. The FDA’s proposed reorganization package includes new updates that not only shift how the agency’s
According to The Washington Post, Dozens of other children around the country are believed to have been poisoned. A Washington Post investigation has found the number of children affected is likely higher than official counts. As of Dec. 5, the FDA said it has received reports of 64 children under age 6 who have
And, why does the FDA consider Salmonella an adulterant in all foods and the USDA/FSIS does not?
According to the FDA, “[p]athogenic bacteria (e.g., Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes) are considered adulterants in both human and animal food. Although many animals consuming this food may not become sick themselves, they can become carriers and expose their human family
Over two months ago, while watching the premiere of the documentary, “Poisoned,” at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, I got thinking again about how little in the past 30 years I feel I have moved the needle on food safety – pathogens and certainly, human nutrition. Now that “Poisoned” is up on the Netflix platform
Look for it on Netflix in early August.
Also, a good time to order the book – https://www.amazon.com/Poisoned-Deadly-Outbreak-Changed-Americans/dp/B0BPKKCSM3
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