FDA
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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 publicly released the announcement on December 22 on its website and posted in its Federal Register on the 26th. The announcement has faced strong criticism,…
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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 avoid food borne illnesses that sicken at least 130,000 Americans annually. It also includes actions that growers must take at packing and farm level. Produce…
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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 to the expected standards of delivery and that food related diseases are prevented. Food poisoning outbreaks in the United States are investigated by these officials.…
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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 with horsemeat and catfish inspection that are usually carried out by the US FSIS (Food and Safety Inspection Service). According to the document, there are…
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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 continues to introduce new regulations in keeping up with the new financial budget. TVA’s vice president said that in organizing the event their main goal…
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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 inspection frequency. The FDA has also been given the power to access the food companies’ food safety plans and records. The aim of doing inspections…
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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 associated with such fats, the Food and Drug Administration has decided to get rid of them completely. The FDA made an announcement for the food…
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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 and blood sugar levels, aid in digestive processes, and reduce heart problems. The Metamucil brand was first produced in 1934 by the G. D. Searle…