New Polls Highlight Need To Update U.S. Food Safety System

November 19, 2009 Science Daily

The Make Our Food Safe coalition believes the Senate can take a major step forward in protecting public health by passing legislation that gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enhanced authority to oversee the safety of the nation’s food supply by the end of this year.

Frugal Consumers Return To Home Base

November 19, 2009 The Nielsen Company

Financially savvy consumers look to grocery stores, supercenters and club stores to save on deli items and other items with little prep work, according to a new Nielsen report.

NOAA And FDA To Combine Resources On Seafood Inspection

November 19, 2009 NOAA

Inspection agents from both agencies will work together when appropriate, and NOAA will share inspection results with FDA.

Report: Consumer Campaigns Don’t Save Endangered Fish

November 19, 2009 AFP

The report suggested that government and consumers make big wholesalers and retailers stop selling threatened fish species.

Catfish Farmers: USDA Delay Harmful

Currently, the USDA does not inspect imported seafood, leaving that to the Food and Drug Administration.