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Two of the largest U.S. food processors have issued product recalls—one for an undeclared allergen and the other for the presence of foreign material.

According to multiple sources, Walmart has brought on Sara Mortimore as its new vice president of global food safety compliance.

This week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) of up to $15,000 can now be issued for violations by food businesses that threaten food safety and market access for Canadian goods.

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a “New Era of Smarter Food Safety” that will combine the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) with the agency’s use of new and emerging technologies.

According to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the incidence of most foodborne infections increased in 2018 compared to 2015-2017.

Two meat plants have recalled raw ground beef products this week due to Escherichia coli O103 contamination.

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a report on the agency’s inspection and environmental sampling of ice cream production facilities in 2016 and 2017. They tested for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella.

This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new draft guidance that, when finalized, will provide industry with clear information on ways to prepare, plan, and work with the agency to ensure voluntary food product recalls are initiated properly and promptly.

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has voted for stronger, mandatory food safety practices for farmers.

Health officials in England and Wales are investigating reports of a scam artist trying to blackmail food businesses into paying money in exchange for a new inspection score.