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USDA Publishes Origin of Livestock Final Rule for Organic Dairy

The rule will promote a fairer, more competitive market for all organic dairy producers by making certain certified USDA organic dairy products are produced to the same consistent standard.

April 5, 2022

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FDA Proposed Rule for Traceability—Are You Prepared?

Perishable items and nut butters will be among foods requiring increased traceability records under FDA proposed ruling expected later this year. Automation, increased due diligence, and additional staffing are in offing for affected food processors.

April 1, 2022

FDA Issues Procedural Notice on “Healthy” Symbol

The agency will be conducting consumer research on a potential symbol, while at the same time developing a proposed rule that would update when manufacturers may use the “healthy” nutrient content claim on food packages.

March 30, 2022

FDA Issues Guidance on Enforcement Discretion Policies for Certain FSMA Regulations

March 11, 2022

FDA Issues Voluntary Recalls Final Guidance

The guidance will help companies prepare to quickly and effectively remove violative products from the market, as the agency urges companies to be “recall ready” to protect public health.

March 4, 2022

unPACKed with PMMI Podcast: A Raw Talk with Steve’s Real Foods

HPP + FSMA = Longer shelf life and more international markets for raw pet food.

February 28, 2022

unPacked with PMMI: Let's Get Raw!

USDA Committing $215 Million to Enhance American Food Supply Chain

The department is making the money available for projects and support that will promote competition, increase resiliency, and create economic opportunities in rural America.

February 25, 2022

New FDA Chief Confirmed by Senate

Dr. Robert Califf narrowly secures position again on a 50-46 vote, despite concerns over his pharmaceutical industry ties.

February 16, 2022

Fda Chief Robert Califf

FDA Resuming Domestic Surveillance Inspections of All Commodities

The agency also is continuing its remote foreign supplier verification program activities for human and animal foods.

February 10, 2022

Dole Packaged Salads Linked to Listeria Outbreak Resulting in 2 Deaths

A variety of Dole salad products have been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes, as the CDC continues its investigation into packaged salads produced by the company.

February 4, 2022

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Step Up Against Foodborne Illness

Nonprofit emphasizes education and proper food safety culture as the means to reducing and preventing contamination.

January 24, 2022

Stop Foodborne Illness aims to get certain strains of Salmonella in poultry declared pathogens, following the same process it used to combat E.coli.

New Action Plan to Offer Funding for Small Meat Producers

Administered by the USDA, the plan will make funds available to smaller meat producers to create a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain.

January 5, 2022

FDA Issues Plan to Help Modernize Foodborne Illness Outbreak Responses

The plan will help the agency evolve its outbreak investigations to meet today’s needs using the most modern-day tools available and set a clear pathway to achieving its response goals.

December 14, 2021

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HD Food Safety Code for Tracking and Tracing Foods

With HD Barcode's HD Food Safety Code, data is embedded in the encrypted code and no online database is needed, protecting farmers through resellers in case of a recall.

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