The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has finished its scientific report examining critical issues in food safety risk communication and social practices in the EU.
During the second public meeting to discuss the proposed rule entitled, “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods,” the FDA expressed their intent to extend the comment period for the information collection provisions that is set to close on November 23rd.
Bill will add sesame as the ninth major allergen, require the federal government to analyze research opportunities to help develop more effective treatments for food allergy.
Models and tools developed will advance next-generation food safety risk assessments to improve risk management of foodborne illness and better protect public health.
Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) has formally communicated concerns with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the agency’s failure to mandate the labeling of sesame as an allergen.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a proposed rule to establish additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for certain foods.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a draft guidance, encouraging food manufacturers to voluntarily declare sesame in the ingredient list on food labels.
FDA, along with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the agency’s state and local partners, are working to investigate two outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (STEC) illnesses. A specific food product has not yet been identified. However, FDA has seen similar recurring, emerging, or persistent strains of E. coli in recent outbreaks.
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