Responding to growing consumer and regulatory demand for “natural” foods, the decision builds on Aldi’s removal of 13 synthetic colorants from its portfolio more than ten years ago. The grocer announced this ban while Congress, states, and industry debate ingredient oversight.
Conducted by NEHA and FDA, a survey of more than 2,700 retail food handlers has revealed strong food safety knowledge overall, with room for improvement in certain areas. The findings support recommendations for enhancing training programs.
Per the new law, restaurants must place an identifying marker on any food item prepared for delivery or takeout that has been altered or substituted due to a consumer-identified food allergy or sensitivity.
The free, virtual event for state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions will deliver practical insights on advancing retail food safety in compliance with FDA’s Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards.
The Canadian-based study represents some of the first evidence linking an area’s retail food environment, including the density of “healthy” and fast food outlets, with recorded food safety infractions as a proxy for foodborne illness risk.
The portable DateCodeGenie Mini allows operators in foodservice and food retail establishments to apply harmonized labels to products, which can be updated through a centralized digital portal.
Avery Dennison’s AD IdentiFresh inlay series provides real-time fresh food inventory visibility for both retailers and suppliers across categories like bakery, meat, deli, and produce.
Taking place June 5–9 in Columbus, Ohio, the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) 130th Annual Education Conference offers sessions focused on manufactured food safety, retail food safety, and produce safety.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published the findings of a national survey of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in foodborne bacteria on raw beef, chicken, and pork meat at retail.
A new publication from FAO analyzes existing regulatory frameworks related to online food sales and presents recommendations to national authorities on the development of food e-commerce laws and enforcement.
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