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contamination, JBS beef recall expanded, US and Canada agree on
organic equivalency standards, the essential onion, and
organizations oppose the new food safety bill. Happy reading!
| FDA Announces
Reportable Food Registry Discussion Dates |
The Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) has announced three public meetings
to discuss the Reportable Food Registry, to explain its role
and the responsibilities of those who are required to submit a
report. Read
on...
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| E.coli
Contamination Confirmed in Nestle Dough |
Nestle USA has
expressed concern and regret after US food authorities finally
confirmed the bacterium E.coli H7:157 had been detected in its
Toll House refrigerated cookie dough. Read
on...
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| U.S. Beef
Recall Expanded, 18 Illnesses Suspected |
A Colorado meat
company is expanding a recall of beef due to possible
contamination by E.coli O157:H7 bacteria after an
investigation found 18 illnesses may be linked to the meat,
the company and the U.S. Agriculture Department said. Read
on...
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| US and Canada
Agree on Organic Equivalency |
Agriculture
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced that a
first-of-its-kind agreement has been reached between the
United States and Canada that will expand opportunities for
organic producers in both countries. Read
on...
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| Onions Layer on
the Flavor |
Consider the
onion. This humble vegetable adds layers of color, texture,
nutrition and flavor to many prepared foods, from soups and
stews to onion rings and pizzas. Following is an overview of
the humble, yet essential, vegetable. Read
on...
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| Organizations
Oppose New Food Safety Bill |
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The Food Safety
Enhancement Act has been broadly welcomed by industry but a
group of organizations has issued a letter to the relevant
committee voicing strong opposition to several of the bill's
provisions. Read
on...
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