Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Christian Ararat, a seasoned food safety and quality professional with a global perspective, about a range of topics, including auditing, traceability, certifications, exporting to the U.S., and artificial intelligence (AI). We also hear from Joseph Corby, the recipient of Food Safety Magazine’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award, about his illustrious career and advocacy work.

While FDA regularly reviews individual nutrient requirements for infant formula, this will be the first comprehensive review since 1998.

The pause comes in the form of a temporary restraining order that Judge Susan Illston says she granted so as to “protect the power of the legislative branch.”

Announcement comes on heels of April 22 press conference regarding the agency’s focus on phasing out petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation’s food supply.

The 2023 annual report highlights a few noteworthy outbreaks: illnesses linked to toxins from morel mushrooms, lead linked to cinnamon in applesauce pouches, and Listeria monocytogenes linked to soft serve ice cream cups.

Meeting aims to facilitate finalization of the document “Prioritizing food safety issues related to chemical water quality in agrifood systems.” 

Agency says the change aims to ensure that foreign companies receive the same level of regulatory oversight and scrutiny as U.S. domestic companies.

CEO Donnie King says the company’s work to eliminate the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes will be completed by the end of May, much sooner than the timeline provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Products include a biodegradable, vegetable oil-based lubricant and a food grade sugar dissolver.

Food safety experts say the ability to enter and search premises immediately following the arrest of food fraud suspects will make it much more difficult for criminals to dispose of incriminating evidence and cover their tracks.