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FDA has released a new commodity-specific prevention strategy for norovirus and hepatitis A virus contamination of fresh and frozen berries.

Following the deaths of pet cats who ate raw food contaminated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, raw pet food manufacturers must now consider the virus as a hazard in their food safety plans, under FDA’s FSMA Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule.

FDA has issued two requests for information (RFIs) related to opiate alkaloids in poppy seeds and the standard of identity for high-protein yogurt.

In response to external pressures, FDA has revoked its authorization for the use of red dye 3 in food. Despite its decision, the agency maintains that the available scientific information does not support claims of the colorant being harmful to human health through dietary exposure.

Uncovered through a FOIA request, an FDA form sent to Taylor Farms’ Colorado Springs facility—the supplier of McDonald’s onions behind the deadly Escherichia coli outbreak that occurred in late 2024—documented dozens of food safety and hygiene violations.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a Long-Term National Strategy to Increase the Resiliency of the U.S. Infant Formula Market, building upon actions taken by the agency and implementing learnings from research conducted since the 2022 infant formula supply crisis.

A letter signed by four U.S. senators was recently sent to Jim Jones, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, about the agency’s plans for reduced funding for state and local food safety programs, which could significantly affect inspections.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to strengthen its inspection efforts to safeguard the nation’s food supply, according to a recent report published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). FDA says it needs more inspectors to meet its targets.

FDA has released four new guidance documents to help industry comply with food labeling regulations concerning allergens and plant-based alternatives to animal foods, as well as food safety regulations for ready-to-eat (RTE), low-moisture foods.

FDA issued a new final guidance for industry on the action levels for lead in processed food intended for babies and young children. Action levels are levels of a contaminant at which the agency may consider a food to be adulterated.