Regulatory

Why Chick-fil-A Is Abandoning Its ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ Promise

The fast-food chicken powerhouse announced it’s shifting to a different antibiotics approach. Experts explain why it has become critical to reevaluate the original stance.

April 2, 2024

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Regulatory

Egg Producer Cal-Maine Foods Temporarily Shuts Down Texas Facility Due to Avian Influenza

An outbreak at the facility has led to a depopulation of 1.6 million hens and 337,000 pullets, which is 3.6% of the company's total flock.

April 2, 2024

Sustainability

Why You Should Be Eating Insects

At Anuga FoodTec, entomology and food science experts discuss the benefits and risks of embracing insects as an alternative protein source as the world faces increasing food security issues.

March 21, 2024

Regulatory

Nearly 10 Tons of Kroger Chicken Salad Bowls Recalled Due to an Undeclared Allergen

The ready-to-eat products sold at Kroger stores in 12 states may contain wheat, a known allergen, that was not declared on the label.

March 15, 2024

Regulatory

Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Breakfast Burritos

Jen's Breakfast Burritos is recalling about 144 lb of product after USDA testing indicated possible listeria in the ready-to-eat food.

March 11, 2024

Food Safety

FDA Warns Cinnamon Companies: Implement Safety Controls

It’s not just applesauce pouches affected by high lead levels in cinnamon. FDA recommends voluntary recalls to several other cinnamon distributors.

March 8, 2024

Regulatory

More Than 17 Tons of Johnsonville Turkey Kielbasa Recalled Due to Possible Rubber Contamination

The problem was discovered after consumer complaints about pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey sausage.

March 8, 2024

Regulatory

Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings Recalled for Possible Plastic Contamination

More than 30 tons of the product is being recalled after consumer complaints about plastic in the dumplings, possibly from a permanent marker pen.

March 4, 2024

Regulatory

FDA Ends Sales of Food Packaging Containing PFAS

A voluntary phaseout of PFAS chemicals in U.S. food contact packaging has been fulfilled, eliminating a significant source of dietary exposure to the substances for consumers.

March 4, 2024

Regulatory

Nearly 47 Tons of Meat Recalled Due to Possible Non-Food Grade Substance Contamination

MF Meats is recalling its beef and pork after customer complaints about a chemical taste in the items.

March 1, 2024

Industry News

U.S. Department of Labor Requests Injunction to Stop Company From Employing Minors in Meat Plants

The motion seeks to stop Fayette Janitorial Service from employing minors to clean meat facilities nationwide, while the DOL continues to investigate the Tennessee-based company.

February 23, 2024

Regulatory

More Than 4 Tons of Pork Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

The Don Novo & Son branded chorizo, mortadella, ribs, ham, and pork loin products were shipped to retail locations in Florida.

February 16, 2024

Regulatory

Public Health Alert Issued for RTE Products Containing Recalled Dairy

Ready-to-eat (RTE) products from Trader Joe's, Amazon Kitchen, Albertson's, and other brands may contain recalled dairy items with possible Listeria contamination.

February 16, 2024