Regulatory

Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Chicken Fried Rice from Garland Ventures

The problem was discovered by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) during a review of testing results, which showed the product tested positive for L. monocytogenes.

December 7, 2023

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Regulatory

Skyline Provisions Recalls 5,620 lb of Raw Ground Beef Products

U.S. Department of Agriculture

The products are being recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination.

November 20, 2023

Industry News

New York Files Lawsuit Against PepsiCo Over Plastic Packaging

The legal action names PepsiCo as the major contributor of plastic waste collected from the Erie Basin Marina in Buffalo and details the actions it wants the company to undertake.

November 16, 2023

Regulatory

FDA Proposes Ban on Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food, Drinks

Following California’s lead, the agency is considering the elimination of the food additive, while it continues the assessment of additional chemicals.

November 2, 2023

Regulatory

FDA Foods Coalition to Advocate for Human Foods Program Redesign

Consumer advocates, food industry representatives, public health groups, and regulators aim to push for an increased focus on prevention and improving governance at the FDA.

October 26, 2023

Industry News

Didion Milling Officials Found Guilty in Deadly Explosion Case

OSHA and EPA investigations into the 2017 explosion at the company’s Cambria, Wis., corn mill led to the convictions of the two men.

October 18, 2023

Regulatory

California Governor Signs Bill Banning 4 Widely Used Food Additives

Assembly Bill 418 prohibits the use of red dye 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, and propylparaben due to health concerns.

October 9, 2023

Industry News

Department of Labor Investigating Child Labor at Tyson, Perdue

The move follows a New York Times Magazine article that disclosed cleaning contractors have been employing migrant children to work overnight shifts at Tyson and Perdue plants in Virginia.

September 24, 2023

Regulatory

FDA Sends Warning Letters to 3 Infant Formula Manufacturers

The letters to ByHeart, Mead Johnson Nutrition (Reckitt), and Perrigo Wisconsin were issued as part of the FDA’s efforts to help ensure the industry is producing infant formula under the safest conditions possible.

September 1, 2023

Industry News

DOC Issues Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Investigations

The Department of Commerce investigations involved tin mill products from Canada, the People’s Republic of China, Germany, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

August 18, 2023

Sustainability

FrieslandCampina to Pay $2.88 Million for Environmental Violations

The company will pay a fine and implement an environmental protection project at its food production facility in central New York to resolve violations of the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and New York state law.

August 11, 2023

Industry News

Trader Joe’s Issues 4th Food Recall

In one week, the company has recalled its Almond Windmill Cookies, Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and now, its Fully Cooked Falafel.

August 2, 2023

Industry News

Department of Labor Program to Address Workplace Hazards

U.S. Department of Labor

The new OSHA national emphasis program is aimed at preventing and reducing workplace hazards in warehouses, distribution centers, and more.

August 1, 2023