“Small Entity” Traceability Guide Just as Applicable to Large Entities
Although FDA titled its new Traceability Rule publication: “Small Entity Compliance Guide,” we see no real reason it singles out small entities, as the guidance
Category: Food Recall
Class-Action Lawsuits Underscore Importance of Prevention
In 2017, E. coli-contaminated Canadian flour products were recalled having sickened at least 28 people; three years later the implicated company is paying $1.5 million
The Incessant Pursuit of Zero
Over the last year, thousands of products have been recalled in Europe due to the presence of ethylene oxide (EtO) or its breakdown products, particularly
PFAS: Health, Regulatory & Perceived Risk. Which Will Have the Final Impact?
Earlier this month, we posted an article discussing the federal crackdown on levels of PFAS in food and water, and the consequences of “chasing zero.”
Infant Formula Recall Repercussions Impact Entire Industry
The recent shortages of infant formula and the fallout from prior facility inspections of the manufacturer have most certainly energized Congress to take action that
High Volume Recalls = Massive Impact
While the first quarter of 2022 saw fewer FDA food recalls than the previous quarter, the volume of those recalls increased by 274%, resulting in
Consumer Concerns Steer Industry Action
Consumers cite foodborne illness from bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria as their top food safety concern. While the majority of those (66%)
What Outbreaks Teach Us About WGS
CDC’s review of the epidemiological information on the recent Salmonella Senftenberg peanut butter outbreak indicated that five of five people consumed peanut butter and four
Produce Continues to Prompt Regulation and Recalls
From recalls to regulation, produce has been getting a lot of attention in recent months. Since March, FDA has released an online agricultural water assessment
Improving Communication to Improve Recalls: A Review of AFDO Recommendations
As of April 21, there have been 67 FDA-posted food or beverage recalls since the start of the year. However, the issuance of a recall
