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Chipotle announces new accelerator program for sustainable food ventures

The Chipotle Cultivate Foundation will select up to eight ventures to join the first cohort.

September 11, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Denver, Colo., announced that the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation will sponsor the first Chipotle Aluminaries Project.

Salmonella outbreak that has left one person dead linked to kosher chicken

September 10, 2018

A Salmonella outbreak centered in the Mid-Atlantic states has left one person dead and sickened 16 others.

CDC shares lessons from the papaya recalls during Food Safety Summit

Matthew Wise, of the CDC, says figuring out what to tell the public can be difficult.

Crystal Lindell

September 7, 2018

"This is a big moving target," says Matthew Wise of the CDC. "It's tough to do the right thing when the right thing is sort of moving around — when you’re finding out new information on Wednesday that you didn’t know on Tuesday."

4 fall pest invaders and 3 ways to fight them

McCloud offers tips for keeping factories free from pests looking for winter shelter.

Crystal Lindell

September 7, 2018

One of the many ways that insects survive cold weather is to hibernate in void spaces of structures — including your factory or distribution center.

Food Safety

ANSI certifies Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety Inc. under new FDA program

FDA’s Accredited Third-Party Certification Program covers four main categories in food safety including preventive controls and HACCP

Wayne Labs

September 5, 2018

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has notified FDA that Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety Inc. (Troy, MI) has become the first certification body to be accredited under FDA’s Accredited Third-Party Certification Program for four program scopes. They include Produce Safety, Preventive Controls for Human Food, Juice HACCP and Seafood HACCP.

Wisconsin dairy groups launch Dairy Food Safety Alliance

The first meeting is set for Oct. 8, 2018.

August 17, 2018

The first meeting is set for Oct. 8, 2018.

J.R. Simplot implements gene editing technology to extend shelf life

Gene editing technology like CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing tools may be able to significantly increase shelf life of avocados, strawberries and other fruits.

August 16, 2018

The J.R. Simplot Co., Boise, Idaho, executed a joint intellectual property licensing agreement with Corteva Agriscience, the Indianapolis, Ind., agriculture division of DowDuPont, the Broad Institute of MIT, Cambridge, Mass., and Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., for foundational CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools.

Food Safety

Hostess recalls brownies due to missing information on packaging

"Contains" statement does not list egg as an allergen

Casey Laughman

August 14, 2018

Hostess Brands, LLC has recalled packages of its Cookies 'n Crème Brownies that do not list egg as an allergen in the "Contains" statement.

Recalls

Ginger treats recalled due to undeclared sulfites

Ginger slice packages were distributed nationwide

Casey Laughman

August 13, 2018

Country Favor Inc. has announced it is recalling its 7-ounce packages of “Best Taste Brand Snack Ginger Sliced” food treats because they contain undeclared sulfites.

Regulatory Watch

AMS clarifies honey packer obligations

Previous rule was deemed ambiguous

Casey Laughman

August 10, 2018

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has clari?ed its ?nal rule governing inspection and certi?cation of processed fruits, vegetables, and miscellaneous products regarding Country of Origin Labeling of Packed Honey.

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Chipotle announces new accelerator program for sustainable food ventures

Salmonella outbreak that has left one person dead linked to kosher chicken

CDC shares lessons from the papaya recalls during Food Safety Summit

4 fall pest invaders and 3 ways to fight them

ANSI certifies Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety Inc. under new FDA program

Wisconsin dairy groups launch Dairy Food Safety Alliance

J.R. Simplot implements gene editing technology to extend shelf life

Hostess recalls brownies due to missing information on packaging

Ginger treats recalled due to undeclared sulfites

AMS clarifies honey packer obligations

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