Metamucil
Metamucil is a product in the Procter and Gamble line of health products, a bulk-producing laxative and fiber supplement, basically composed of psyllium seed husks, which can also reduce cholesterol [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Texas Conference on Food Safety
The Texas Vegetable (TVA) association in Mission Texas, held their second annual conference and emphasized players in the industry having their input in food safety concerns, especially as the FDA [...]
Horsemeat and Catfish Inspection to Be Cut From Budget
Earlier this week, President Obama released the annual budget for this year. At 1500 pages long, one of the interesting requests included was that the government wanted to do away [...]
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: Specific GE Salmon is Not a Threat to the Environment
Via the agency’s website, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that following an environmental assessment, genetically engineered salmon in the Atlantic would not affect the environment significantly. The FDA [...]
Food Labeling and Your Health
Your health is your most important asset. Your life, literally, depends upon it: happiness, freedom, fulfillment. Think of your body as a property you have bought into. Why then not protect [...]
Baraka Candies Recalled for Containing Undeclared Sulfites
Baraka Candy Recall UBC Food Distributors is urgently recalling its “Baraka Apricot Candies.” The candies are said to contain sulfites that have not been declared on the product’s [...]