Egg Safety Improved by FDA
The FDA made an announcement concerning a law that would help in enhancing the safety of eggs for human consumption. The regulation is meant to lower the prevalence of infections [...]
E. coli Threat Causes a Recall of Salads, Wraps
More than 90 tons of sandwich wraps and prepackaged salads have been recalled by a California company. According to the United States Agriculture Department, these products are thought to be [...]
FDA Bans Artery-Clogging Trans Fats
Trans-fats, which are known to clog arteries, were at some point American’s diet staple. They were mainly found in microwave popcorn, fried foods and baked goods. Considering the health risks [...]
Functional Foods and Their Potential Problems
Functional foods include supplements, herbs, phytochemicals, or nutraceuticals. Several claims have been postulated regarding functional foods. While some claims are backed by research studies, some have not yet been proven. [...]
Why Manufacturers Should Buy Product Recall Coverage
The rate of food recalls has been high partly because of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011. Following the implementation of the act, FDA has increased food facility [...]
Food Safety in the United States
The food handling system in the United States is managed by local, federal and state officials. They are to make sure that the process is organized and well regulated according [...]
FDA Releases Produce Processers and Growers FSMA Rules
The Food and Drug Administration released the two long-awaited rules for the Food Safety Modernization Act for produce processors and growers on Friday. The rules concern plans that processors must put in place to [...]
FDA Investigates Monster Energy Drink and Death Connections
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating allegations that date from 2007 that Monster Energy drinks are thought to have been the cause of five deaths and a heart attack, [...]